Hi my child 10 years of age has been diagnosed with Tietze. Since last 3 weeks he is on ibuprofen. He has unbearable pain in left side of his chest. Painkillers to this extend is also not good. He has started feeling weak. Please suggest something which can relieve him from pain. It pains in school too. He has stopped playing.

Summarized question: What causes tietze syndrome?