What is Tietze's syndrome?
Tietze syndrome is a rare, inflammatory disorder characterized by chest pain and swelling of the cartilage of one or more of the upper ribs (costochondral junction). Onset of pain may be gradual or sudden and may spread to affect the arms and/or shoulders.
How do members experience Tietze's syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Tietze's syndrome*
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Muscle weakness
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for Tietze's syndrome*
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Who has Tietze's syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 13 | |
| 30s | 16 | |
| 40s | 23 | |
| 50s | 25 | |
| 60s | 23 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 87 |
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