"In the majority of cases, idiopathic costochondritis is a self-limiting condition, with resolution in weeks to months. And in general, analgesia to control the pain suffices, e.g. NSAIDs or paracetamol. Clearly avoiding any activities that aggravate/produce the symptoms is sensible. Rarely an image-guided corticosteroid injection of the affected joint(s) might be needed 1. Occasionally the condition might rumble on for up to a year 1."
"Infectious costochondritis can occur following infection, most commonly of Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Aspergillus spp. or Candida albicans. There is increased prevalence of infectious costochondritis in intravenous drug users 4."
"Costochondritis (rare plural: costochondritides) is a common, usually self-limiting, painful inflammation of one or multiple costochondral junctions and/or the costosternal articulation. There is usually a distinct absence of swelling and chest wall palpation usually reproduces the pain."
"Infectious costochondritis can occur following infection, most commonly of Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Aspergillus spp. or Candida albicans. There is increased prevalence of infectious costochondritis in intravenous drug users 4."
"chest wall pain: sharp, aching or like a heavyweight"