Association Between Costochondritis and Vitamin D Deficiency: An Observational Study
Abstract
Background: Vitamin D is an integral part of bony health. Its deficiency leads to multiple bony pains, including costochondritis.
Aims and Objectives: Present study aimed to evaluate the association of costochondritis with vitamin D deficiency.
Materials and Methods: A total of 100 patients with chest pain with costochondral tenderness were taken. Clinical history, examination, investigation, including electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and chest x-ray was made.
Results: 63% and 37% were female and male, respectively. Mean vitamin D level was low in females as compared to males (21.9±8.47 and 31.7±6.23 respectively). Prolonged duration of chest pain was associated with low vitamin D level that was statistically significant (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is common in the Indian community, may lead to bony pains, costochondritis, osteomalacia. Replacement of vitamin D is recommended to alleviate skeletal manifestations.
Keywords: vitamin D deficiency, non-cardiac chest pain, costochondritis
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