Adjei, MD Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage.

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We'll also provide some tips for dealing with chest pain caused by anxiety. Chest pain is a common symptom of panic attacks. Tightness in the chest caused by anxiety can present in several ways.

Some of the first symptoms of shingles include pain ... Costochondritis is a common harmless cause of chest wall pain. Still, seeing a healthcare provider is a good idea if you suddenly develop ...

The pericardium helps keep your heart in place inside the chest wall, provides lubrication ... 90% of people with pericarditis have chest pain as a symptom. Some people may think they are having ...

Diverticulitis occurs when small pouches in the wall of your colon ... can cause localized pain, often accompanied by nausea, ...

Sometimes an abnormal amount of fluid will build up in the space between your lungs and your chest wall; when it leaks out it is called a pleural effusion. Pain from pleurisy, with or without ...