Syndrome to Tittsa

In literature Tittsa can meet a syndrome under different names: perichondritis, syndrome of a front chest wall, costal chondritis, syndrome of idiopathic costochondral pain etc. However all of them mean a disease of connecting fabric which is shown in the form of an inflammation of costal cartilages in an upper part of a breast. The syndrome to Tittsa is most often observed at teenagers in the period from 12 to 14 years and adults have from 20 to 40 years. As a rule, defeat happens unilateral, however also other cases in practice meet. In spite of the fact that the syndrome to Tittsa is considered to be rather harmless disease which can pass without treatment, it quite often brings to the person regular pain and discomfort in a breast.

Syndrome reasons for Tittsa

The German surgeon to Tittsa, by last name which the syndrome of a front chest wall is called considered its main reason a hyponutrient which leads to disbolism (for example, to a hypovitaminosis or calcic exchange). Also to provoke a disease, in his opinion, the frequent diseases of upper respiratory tracts which are followed by strong fits of coughing can.

Actually exact reasons of a syndrome for Tittsa are not established till our time as the costal chondritis is considered rare pathology. Together with it it is possible to reveal several factors which actively promote emergence and development of this disease:

• Regular exercise stresses on an upper shoulder girdle;
• Constant exercise stresses on a thorax;
• Periodic microtraumas of a thorax, for example, bruises at occupations some combative sports;
• Diseases of respiratory bodies;
• The postponed infectious diseases;
• Allergy;
• Autoimmune diseases;
• Collagenoses;
• Arthritis;
• Arthrosis.

It is possible to tell that as the syndrome reason for Tittsa any disease causing disturbance of exchange in connecting fabrics and reducing immunological properties of a human body often acts.

As blood circulation in cartilaginous tissue after an operative measure is exposed to disturbances and it is more subject to infection, operation in a thorax can also become the syndrome reason for Tittsa.

Syndrome symptoms to Tittsa

The syndrome to Tittsa has no pronounced signs therefore it is usually very difficult to define it: often doctors are mistaken with the diagnosis. Nevertheless, Tittsa can call some main symptoms of a syndrome:

• Bad attacks of pain in a front part of a thorax;
• Movement of pain down or to the left area of a breast;
• The center of pain, as a rule, are the fourth, fifth and sixth edge;
• At any movement of a body pain becomes aggravated;
• At deep breath pain also amplifies and, on the contrary, at rest and at easy breath – recedes;
• By pressing fingers to the area of fastening of edges to a breast observe notable pains.

It should be noted that the last syndrome symptom in the list to Tittsa is the most widespread symptom of a disease. If at a palpation around connection of a thorax and edges of pain it is not felt, the probability of existence of this disease is extremely small.

One more characteristic symptom of a syndrome to Tittsa is the small swelling around the affected costal cartilage. As a rule, its size makes 3-4 cm and it has a dense surface. Any prikasaniye to this area cause painful feelings at the person. If at the patient one of these main signs is observed, Tittsa can assume development of a syndrome.

At some patients the above-named symptoms at a costal chondritis are followed by short wind, a loss of appetite, sleeplessness and tachycardia. As seldom additional symptoms of a syndrome to Tittsa cutaneous dropsies in a thorax and local temperature increase act.

The X-ray analysis at diagnosis of this disease practically does not make sense as at early stages does not reveal emergence of a costal chondritis. It is necessary only in order that at inspection to exclude existence of pulmonary diseases or various oncological diseases. To define a syndrome to Tittsa, it is recommended to pass a computer tomography which is capable to distinguish changes, characteristic of a disease, at early stages.

Treatment of a syndrome to Tittsa

Many specialists agree in opinion that full treatment of a syndrome to Tittsa is possible only by means of surgical intervention. But the subperiostal resection which is carried out in such situations is considered an extreme case as the costal chondritis often not strongly disturbs patients even within decades. Some of them do not even suspect about existence at themselves a syndrome to Tittsa as no characteristic symptoms are observed.

For this reason treatment of a syndrome to Tittsa, as a rule, comes down to use of the most widespread conservative methods:

• Local therapy with use of various ointments and gels having antiinflammatory effect;
• Compresses with Dimexidum;
• Physiotherapeutic treatment and reflexotherapy;
• Novocainic blockade of intercostal nerves;
• Anesthetic injections with a steroid in a zone of localization of pain;
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgetics.

Treatment of a syndrome to Tittsa by means of similar methods, naturally, will not help to eliminate fibrous and cystous education. However these means promote reduction of hypostases and inflammations, and also soften pain. On the other hand, the syndrome to Tittsa is considered a chronic disease which even if disappears for a while, all the same is returned. Thus, from the constant use of the antiinflammatory and anesthetizing medicines there can be side effects.

Treatment of a syndrome to Tittsa folk remedies

At a costal chondritis some recipes of traditional medicine can also help. The fixed folk remedies of treatment of a syndrome to Tittsa are:

• Medical bathtubs;
• Broths;
• Compresses;
• Rubbing.

For a medical bathtub it is necessary to fill in 300 g of a pharmaceutical camomile of 5 l of boiled water, hour to insist and filter. To pour in broth in a bathtub with warm water. It is recommended to take such bath 20 minutes every other day. Instead of a camomile the sage and fresh fir-tree branches are also used.

Treatment of a syndrome is directed to Tittsa by folk remedies by means of broths, first of all, to improvement of blood circulation and increase in immunity. As a rule, for broths such medicinal components as are used:

• St. John's Wort;
• Sage;
• Thyme;
• Yarrow;
• Juniper fruits;
• Nettle roots.

Compresses at a syndrome do to Tittsa of broth of rosemary, the steamed-out leaves of a melissa or horse-radish. Over the enclosed compress it is necessary to tie a shawl or warm fabric.

Also well help rubbing of a thorax bear or pork fat. Often to the inflamed sites rub spirit tinctures from an eucalyptus and birch kidneys. After the procedure it is necessary to take cover a warm blanket to prolong the warming effect.

However it is necessary to remember that before practicing treatment of a syndrome to Tittsa folk remedies, it is necessary to consult to the doctor.