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Costochondritis is basically a condition causing inflammation of the bones and cartilage of the chest wall, mainly in the area surrounding the sternum. The inflammation occurs at the cartilage connecting the rib bones to the sternum. When you have costochondritis, applying ice to the sternum can help reduce the pain. Here are some tips to … Continue reading

Costochondritis is a medical condition caused by the inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone. When it is a chronic condition, it will tend to come and go, in many cases it disappears completely in 6 – 12 months. Though the exact cause of this disease is yet to be ascertained, stress … Continue reading

Costochondritis mainly affects females more than males. It takes place at the meeting point of the upper ribs and the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone. It generally causes chest pain and can be easily cured with the help of a proper treatment. Below are the symptoms of this disease that will help you … Continue reading

Some of the symptoms of Pericarditis are: • Chest pain • Mild fever • A general feeling of weakness, fatigue, or lightheadedness • Coughing • Shortness of breath • Hiccups • Muscle aches The chest pain experienced in Pericarditis differs from that felt in angina. This pain may be a sharp or dull constant pain … Continue reading

Sometimes referred to as Tietze syndrome (from the German doctor who recognized it), Costochondritis is actually the swelling of the cartilage in the rib cage. Most often, it involves the 2nd and 3rd ribs, close to the breastbone top. This disorder may take place in males and females at an equal rate of frequency and … Continue reading

Some people with angina symptoms describe angina as feeling like a vise is squeezing their chest, or feeling like a heavy weight has been placed on their chest. Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest is common with angina. The common symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, pain in your arms, … Continue reading

The generally prevalent symptoms are chest pain when breathing in and out, which is often sharp and stabbing. This pain is worse when breathing deeply, coughing, sneezing, moving around or applying pressure to your chest. Taking shallow breadths often help in relieving this pain. Other symptoms include shortness of breath or a dry cough. You … Continue reading

Chest pain can be caused by a variety of health problems. The underlying cause may not even be related to your heart. But in most cases you can’t say anything without consulting a doctor. Non-cardiac causes: Chest pain which is often associated with a burning sensation behind your breastbone (sternum), or a sour taste or … Continue reading