Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Costochondritis, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Costochondritis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Costochondritis is a benign disorder causing chest pain in 30% patients.

Costochondritis is a mostly harmless disorder caused by inflammation of the costal cartilages or the area where the ribs meet the sternum, termed sternal articulations

Chest wall pain is the main symptom.

Most people mention the pain as sharp, achy, and pressure-like.

chest pain normally gets worse if the patient breathes deeply or moves the upper body.

When the patient presses on the chest, the inflamed area feels tender and painful.

The chest pain normally persists for a few weeks or months, but about 33% of those with costochondritis will have it for about a year.

As with any chest pain, the history of present illness, past medical history, social history, family history, and an evaluation of body systems is very important.

Many life threatening causes of chest pain (heart attack) should be excluded before establishing a diagnosis of costochondritis.

The chest pain history is a significant indicator of acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, pneumonia, esophageal injury, pneumothorax, among others.

If there was recent trauma or fall, an occult rib fracture may have occurred.

Other causes of chest pain must be excluded with history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing before a diagnosis of costochondritis.

While costochondritis is a frequent cause of chest pain, other causes of chest pain are:
Injury,
Physical strain,
Respiratory infection,
Rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis,
Chest wall infections,
Tumors, or
Rare disorders like relapsing polychondritis

Normally, if chest wall pain is due to costochondritis, the patient will give a history of the pain which becomes worse with movement and certain positions.

The pain will also normally become worse when the patient takes a deep breath.

The pain quality is inconsistent, but it may be mentioned as sharp or dull pain.

If the patient has radiating pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, exertional chest pain, fever, productive cough, nausea, etc., these are more likely due to other causes of chest pain.

Other causes of chest pain should be excluded before making a costochondritis diagnosis.

If a patient's chest wall pain is caused by costochondritis, the pain can be normally reproduced by mild-to-moderate palpation.

Often, there is positional tenderness where one or two ribs meet the sternum.

If the patient is over 35, at risk for coronary artery disease, a blood clot, or the patient recently had a respiratory infection, the doctor may do additional tests like a chest X-ray and ECG to exclude more serious heart and lung disorders.

The purpose of the evaluation is to establish other causes of chest pain.

The doctor will focus on pain relief, and will probably treat with
Pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen
Hot compresses or a heating pad to the area
No physical activities that make the pain become worse

The doctor may advise the patient on how to improve the posture and fix any muscle imbalances.

If the pain does not go away, the doctor may give the patient an injection of corticosteroid in the area that is painful.

The treatment for costochondritis is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Physical therapy is a treatment method for refractory costochondritis

TENS therapy (nerve stimulation) may relieve the pain of costochondritis

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Costochondritis
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 8 Pulmonary Infarction...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781005842536
• Artikelnr.: 75905303

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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