Differential Diagnosis
Although patients will often mistake the pain of Tietze's Syndrome for a myocardial infarction (heart attack), the syndrome does not progress to cause harm to any organs.
It is important to rule out a heart attack, as the symptoms can be similar. After assessment, providers often reassure patients that their symptoms are not associated with a heart attack, although they may need to treat the pain, which in some cases can be severe enough to cause significant but temporary disability to the patient.
Some of the most effective treatments are those of an active nature to reduce swelling to the area and restore proper function to the involved joint. Treatments such as Chiropractic, Massage, and Acupuncture have some of the best results in reducing healing time controlling pain.
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