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Pain can also be in the side of the neck, the pectoral area below the clavicle, the armpit/axillary area, and the upper back (i.e., the trapezius and rhomboid area). Discoloration of the hands, one hand colder than the other hand, weakness of the hand and arm muscles, and tingling are commonly present. [citation needed]
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 causes are unknown, but this kind of chest pain is often seen with arthritis, trauma to the chest wall (something heavy hitting your chest), bacterial infections, and excessive coughing from a ...
Symptoms associated with Harlequin syndrome are more likely to appear under the following conditions: vigorous exercise, warm environments and intense emotional situations. Since one side of the body sweats and flushes appropriately to the condition, the other side of the body will have an absence of such symptoms. [3]
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 ...
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 recent ...
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.
Widely misunderstood but fairly common, fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain in your bones, muscles, or ligaments—which affects about 10 million Americans, according to the National ...