What is Tietze's Syndrome?
Tietze syndrome is a rare, inflammatory disorder characterized by chest pain and swelling of the cartilage of one or more of the upper ribs (costochondral junction). Onset of pain may be gradual or sudden and may spread to affect the arms and/or shoulders.
Who has Tietze's Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 20 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 3 say Tietze's Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 95% | Females |
|---|---|
| 5% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 4 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 15 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Tietze's Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history