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  2. Costochondritis - Wikipedia

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    Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper costochondral (rib to cartilage) and sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% of patients are affected in multiple ribs on a single side, typically at the 2nd to 5th ribs. [1]

  3. Pleurisy - Wikipedia

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    The doctor injects a local anesthetic into the area of the chest wall outside where the fluid is. A plastic tube is then inserted into the chest between two ribs. The tube is connected to a box that suctions the fluid out. A chest x-ray is taken to check the tube's position. A chest tube is also used to drain blood and air from the pleural space.

  4. Precordial catch syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is usually via reassurance, as the pain generally resolves without any specific treatment. Occasionally it goes away after a couple of breaths. [1] The pain is agitated by expansion and contraction of the chest. Taking a deep breath and allowing the rib cage to fully expand can relieve the pain, however it will feel unpleasant initially.

  5. Chest pain - Wikipedia

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    Chest pain is pain or discomfort in the chest, typically the front of the chest. [1] It may be described as sharp, dull, pressure, heaviness or squeezing. [ 3 ] Associated symptoms may include pain in the shoulder, arm, upper abdomen , or jaw, along with nausea , sweating, or shortness of breath .

  6. Pericarditis - Wikipedia

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    Sharp, pleuritic, retro-sternal (under the sternum) or left precordial (left chest) pain Crushing, pressure-like, heavy pain. Described as "elephant on the chest." Radiation Pain radiates to the trapezius ridge (to the lowest portion of the scapula on the back) or no radiation. Pain radiates to the jaw or left arm, or does not radiate. Exertion

  7. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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    Pain in your neck, jaw, chest, stomach, back, or shoulder. Throbbing or pulsating around your stomach. ... Abnormal blood flow sounds in your neck, abdomen, or groin. Weak pulse.

  8. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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    In adults and children age 2 and older, use it only on the neck and chest to ease coughing during a cold, per the Mayo Clinic. Vicks VapoRub is made of ingredients such as camphor, eucalyptus oil ...

  9. Xiphodynia - Wikipedia

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    Based on symptoms after ruling out other possible causes, and palpation of the xiphoid area [1] Xiphodynia or Xiphoidalgia is thought to be a rare musculoskeletal syndrome that involves referred pain referred from the xiphisternal joint or the structures attached to the xiphoid process.