Should I take lung CT scan for costochondritis?

Costochondritis refers to the inflammatory lesions at the intersection of the sternum and ribs, which are generally divided into infectious costochondritis and non-infectious costochondritis. Patients will experience symptoms such as local tenderness and swelling, and need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination in time, and then receive symptomatic treatment based on the examination results. Let's see if costochondritis requires a lung CT scan?

Costochondritis requires lung CT, which can effectively diagnose the specific location of costochondritis, determine the degree of swelling of costochondritis lesions, and provide a basis for subsequent treatment plans. Only by examining the condition and formulating a good treatment plan can a satisfactory effect be achieved.

What tests are done for costochondritis?

1. X-ray examination:

Costochondritis is divided into two different clinical conditions: infectious costochondritis and nonspecific costochondritis. Only through chest X-ray examination can it be determined whether it is costochondritis osteomyelitis or costochondritis, and whether there is a lesion in the chest. If it is infectious costochondritis, X-ray examination can understand the degree of rib damage, soft tissue swelling, etc.

2. Magnetic resonance imaging:

Costochondritis can be treated with MRI, which can effectively show whether active inflammatory changes occur in tissues such as ribs and costal cartilage. If there are inflammatory changes, anti-inflammatory drugs should be used to improve symptoms of physical discomfort.

3. B-ultrasound examination:

Costochondritis can be treated with B-ultrasound, which is a common non-invasive detection method that can clearly show the length and swelling changes of the diseased cartilage. After judging the actual situation, use the correct treatment method. If the treatment time is delayed, the condition will become more and more serious.

The above introduces the lung CT of costochondritis and other examination methods for costochondritis. After a clear examination, you can use the correct medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs to relieve pain and resist inflammation. Commonly used drugs include Naproxen and ibuprofen. If it is infectious costochondritis, sensitive antibiotics can be given to control the infection.