Open AccessAssociation Between Costochondritis and Vitamin D Deficiency: An Observational Study
Author(s) -
Mahendra Chourasiya,
Asmita Rathore,
Indu Bhana
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of biomedical and pharmaceutical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2589-8752
pISSN - 2279-0594
DOI - 10.32553/jbpr.v10i6.887
Subject(s) - medicine , vitamin d deficiency , osteomalacia , vitamin d and neurology , observational study , chest pain , vitamin , pediatrics
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