What Is Tietze Syndrome?
10. Treatment
Treating Tietze syndrome tends to involve treating the symptoms, in addition to the underlying cause if it is known. In many cases, painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are used. It should be noted that painkillers like ibuprofen are not suitable for everybody. Some people might also receive cortisol injections to help reduce the inflammation.
In some cases, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) might be recommended. This involves delivering a gentle electric current to the affected area so that the electrical impulses can impede pain signals. This treatment is not effective for everybody and more research is required to help ensure the treatment is genuinely effective.
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