How long can chest wall pain last?
It can be painful, but it’s not dangerous. It usually goes away in 1 to 2 weeks. But it may happen again. Rarely, a more serious condition may cause symptoms similar to costochondritis.
Is chest wall pain common?
Chest wall pain is very common and it is only rarely caused by a serious medical problem. Your healthcare provider will need to diagnose the cause of your chest wall pain in order to rule out a serious cause and recommend lasting treatment.
What is chest wall pain?
Chest wall pain syndrome (CWPS) is a painful condition that manifests as direct or referred pain to the chest wall as a result of stress/injury to the body. CWPS is used to describe a multitude of pathologies that may result in pain that can be self-limiting or chronic.
What can I do about chest wall pain?
Possible treatments for chest wall pain Musculoskeletal problems. These conditions are managed with heat or ice, anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen… Rheumatic conditions. Treatment of chest wall pain is part of the overall management of each of these conditions. Your… Lung infections. Like other infections, lung conditions such as pneumonia are typically… More
What does chest wall pain feel like?
Chest wall pain is the type that feels like it’s coming from your breast, rib cage, or a muscle in your chest. The chest wall usually refers to the structures surrounding and protecting your lungs, including your ribs and sternum. You may feel pain only when you do certain movements or only if pressure is applied to your chest wall.
What are the symptoms of chest wall pain?
Common symptoms and findings of chest wall pain include pain that is increased with motion of the chest or upper (thoracic) spine. The pain is often worse when breathing deeply, sneezing, or coughing. There may be a region of tenderness in the chest wall or in a muscle group.
What are the tests for chest wall pain?
Other tests to help your doctor evaluate musculoskeletal sources of chest wall pain include: chest X-ray nerve conduction velocity tests electromyography musculoskeletal ultrasound sympathetic skin response, which is a test of your nerve’s reaction when triggered with stimuli