Which department should I go to for costochondritis in children?

Children with costochondritis should be referred to the thoracic surgery or orthopedics department. Depending on the specific symptoms and condition, the respiratory department can be selected for further examination and treatment. If there is recurrent chest pain, especially accompanied by cough, fever and other symptoms, it is necessary to see a doctor as soon as possible for a clear diagnosis.

Costochondritis is a non-infectious inflammatory disease usually caused by infection, external injury or long-term excessive exercise. Common symptoms include localized chest pain, which worsens especially when pressing the rib joints. Some children may also have a feeling of chest pressure. If the symptoms are mild, inflammation can be relieved by simple oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen), local hot compresses and other physical therapies. However, for cases where there is persistent pain, severe pain or suspected other causes, it is recommended to take a chest X-ray or perform an ultrasound examination to rule out other thoracic spine diseases or rib injuries.

Costochondritis is a non-infectious inflammatory disease usually caused by infection, external injury or long-term excessive exercise. Common symptoms include localized chest pain, which worsens especially when pressing the rib joints. Some children may also have a feeling of chest pressure. If the symptoms are mild, inflammation can be relieved by simple oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen), local hot compresses and other physical therapies. However, for cases where there is persistent pain, severe pain or suspected other causes, it is recommended to take a chest X-ray or perform an ultrasound examination to rule out other thoracic spine diseases or rib injuries.

In order to prevent the recurrence of costochondritis, children should be careful to avoid severe impact and the risk of high-intensity exercise in daily activities. At the same time, try to reduce the intensity of activities during the recovery period of inflammation. For patients who have already seen a doctor, use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs correctly under the guidance of a doctor and avoid increasing the dosage on your own to prevent side effects. Those with severe symptoms may need to cooperate with local injection of hormones to relieve inflammation. Any medication must be evaluated by a professional doctor.