If you’ve ever woken up after a night of partying, you probably felt hungover, tired, and aching. You might even feel a sudden, intense pain in your chest. Chest pain can be a surprising complication of excessive drinking. It usually isn’t caused by the alcohol itself, however. In most cases, it is a sign that … Read more
What is costochondritis and how is it defined? According to the Mayo Clinic, costochondritis occurs when the patient has inflammation of the cartilage that connects the breastbone to a particular rib. The pain from this inflammation is similar to the pain a person would feel when having a heart attack or other heart issues. A variety … Read more
It is natural to extend your arms above your head and stretch in the morning. It helps to wake you up and loosen tight muscles. However, if this common morning ritual causes you pain, it is important to get to the bottom concerning why. There are several reasons why pain in the chest can occur … Read more
The Importance of the Rib Cage The rib cage consists of 24 ribs with 12 of ribs on the left side and 12 on the right. As explained in an article by Medical News Today, this structure houses and protects important organs in the body including the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and pancreas. Below the rib cage … Read more
Chest pain can be a seriously frightening symptom. Sufferers may immediately assume the worst, particularly those already at risk for a heart attack. However, while chest pain should be taken seriously, it doesn’t always indicate a heart problem. Other causes include acid reflux, spasms of the esophagus, and, yes, even constipation. Gas pain is often … Read more
Introduction Eating too many acidic foods or needing a good fart is often the reason you feel pain under the left rib cage, but not always. Pain under the left rib cage could be due to a minor condition, such as stomach gas, or something serious or life-threatening, such as angina or a heart attack. … Read more
Chest pain sends about 7 million Americans to the emergency room each year, according to an Ohio State University study. There’s no doubt about it: Chest pain can be frightening. The good news is it’s not always a sign of something serious. A heart attack is a worst-case scenario, but chest pain or tightness can be something … Read more