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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]
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. At the point of full expansion, it can feel like a rubber band snap in the chest, after which the initial pain subsides.
It can cause chest pain when you take a breath or cough. “It can be from any number of reasons—an infection, immune reaction, a virus, or physical activity that caused a little irritation in ...
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
If you feel pain under your left breast after a chest-activating workout, ... shortness of breath, nausea, and pain going up your left arm, jaw, or back. Physical exertion can cause angina, but it ...
Burning chest pain under the sternum, aggravated by breathing; Shortness of breath; Frequency ... unconscious or stop breathing while under water.
Pain on the right side under the ribs isn’t always a sign of a ... a strained rib muscle may cause pain with breathing. ... such as falling or getting hit in the chest or side during sports, for ...
Burning chest pain under the sternum, aggravated by breathing; ... Chest pain: 29 Irregular breathing or apnea: 29 Vomiting: 29 Coma without convulsions 26