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Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the fibrous sac surrounding the heart. [ 8 ] Symptoms typically include sudden onset of sharp chest pain, which may also be felt in the shoulders, neck, or back. [ 1 ] The pain is typically less severe when sitting up and more severe when lying down or breathing deeply. [ 1 ]
Snapping scapula syndrome. Snapping scapula syndrome, also known as scapulocostal syndrome or scapulothoracic syndrome, is described by a "grating, grinding, popping or snapping sensation of the scapula onto the back side of the ribs or thoracic area of the spine" (Hauser). Disruption of the normal scapulothoracic mechanics causes this problem.
Alongside inflamed bumps on the throat, you may experience the following symptoms: Burning or scratching pain. Difficulty talking or swallowing. Headaches. Dry cough. Nasal congestion. Fever. Skin ...
The cricopharyngeal spasms ("feeling that something is stuck") occur in the cricopharyngeal part of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle, at the bottom of the throat. They cause muscle tension on the cricoid cartilage, leading to a globus feeling. Pharyngeal spasms, a more common source of a globus feeling, cause tension on the thyroid ...
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] Chest pain, the primary symptom of ...
Shoulder problems including pain, are one of the more common reasons for physician visits for musculoskeletal symptoms. The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body. However, it is an unstable joint because of the range of motion allowed. This instability increases the likelihood of joint injury, often leading to a degenerative process in ...
Common symptoms of mono include fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes (especially in the neck). ... Chest pain. Difficulty breathing or swallowing. Severe pain. Severe weakness or paralysis.
The defining symptom of pleurisy is a sudden sharp, stabbing, burning or dull pain in the right or left side of the chest during breathing, especially when one inhales and exhales. [9] It feels worse with deep breathing, coughing, sneezing, or laughing. The pain may stay in one place, or it may spread to the shoulder or back. [10]