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Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) is a nerve entrapment condition that causes chronic pain of the abdominal wall. [1] It occurs when nerve endings of the lower thoracic intercostal nerves (7–12) are 'entrapped' in abdominal muscles, causing a severe localized nerve (neuropathic) pain that is usually experienced at the front of the abdomen.
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]
Grey Turner's sign refers to bruising of the flanks, the part of the body between the last rib and the top of the hip. The bruising appears as a blue discoloration, [ 1 ] and is a sign of retroperitoneal hemorrhage , or bleeding behind the peritoneum, which is a lining of the abdominal cavity.
Here are some of the more common causes of chest pain on the left side: Chest wall or nerve pain. A strained or pulled muscle in the chest area, blunt force trauma to the chest area, or even ...
Since iliocostal friction syndrome can present in pain in many areas surrounding the back, flank, and abdomen, the differential diagnosis for the condition can be extensive. Some of the diagnosis include but not limited to neuropathic pain of the intercostal nerves , conditions of the hip , pinched nerves within the spine, myofascial pain , and ...
Referred pain is when you feel pain in one part of the body (such as the right side of the chest area) caused by pain from an injury or illness in another part of the body.
The underlying cause is unclear. Some believe the pain may be from the chest wall or irritation of an intercostal nerve. [1] [2] Risk factors include psychological stress. [2] The pain is not due to the heart. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms. Other conditions that may produce similar symptoms include angina, pericarditis, pleurisy, and chest ...
Though it's typically noticed on the left side, heart attack pain can be difficult to localize, or the pain can radiate to the other side of the chest. Pain pathways vary widely from person to ...