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Chest and Back Pain Together

Team PainAssist - May 23, 2019

It is true that both chest pain and back pain are distressing and painful. The patient may feel discomfort when they experience both chest...

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What Causes Barrel Chest & How Is It Treated?

Team PainAssist - October 14, 2019

What is Barrel Chest? Barrel Chest refers to a deformity of the chest where it looks rounded and bulging and has a shape of a...

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What is Costochondritis & How is it Treated?: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis of Costochondritis

Team PainAssist - October 14, 2019

What is Costochondritis? The connection between breastbone and the ribs is made by way of cartilages. At times, these cartilages get inflamed and cause pain...

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What is Pectus Carinatum & How is it Treated? | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis of Pectus Carinatum

Team PainAssist - June 6, 2020

What is Pectus Carinatum? Pectus Carinatum is an extremely rare deformity involving the chest wall in which the breastbone pushes outward instead of being against...

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What is Tietze Syndrome | Symptoms | Causes | Risk Factors | Treatments

Team PainAssist - June 9, 2020

Tietze syndrome is also known as costochondral junction syndrome and it is a rare condition that generally involves chest pain in the upper ribs....

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What Causes Fluid Buildup in the Chest?

Team PainAssist - November 18, 2020

About Fluid Buildup in the Chest: Fluid in the chest, a condition known as pleural effusion, is marked by a buildup of excess fluid around...

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What is Pneumomediastinum & How is it Treated? | Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Pneumomediastinum

Team PainAssist - August 2, 2021

What is Pneumomediastinum? Pneumomediastinum is a term used to refer to the abnormal presence of air in the center of the chest. The center of...

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How To Diagnose Pectus Carinatum & What Is The Best Medicine For It?

Team PainAssist - July 28, 2021

Diagnosis of Pectus carinatum is by examining the chest through the x-ray to see how the breastbone is growing.1 Imaging tests like CT scan help...

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Is Pectus Carinatum A Serious Condition & Can It Be Reversed?

Team PainAssist - March 13, 2023

Most conditions of pectus carinatum do not cause serious health problems but some children may experience shortness of breath, irregular heart rhythm, fatigue, pain,...

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What Are The First Symptoms Of Pectus Carinatum & How Do You Test For It?

Team PainAssist - July 28, 2021

One of the first symptoms of Pectus Carinatum is when the breastbone sticks out. In most instances, the problem is not visible until adolescence.1,2 Your...

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