Cardiac Chest Pain In Athletes
Chest pain in athletes can be from a number of causes. Thankfully, cardiac chest pain in athletes is rare. A range of conditions causes pain in the chest. These include muscular pain and pain referred
Acute chest pain (cardiac)
Collapsed Lung or Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung is also known as a pneumothorax. It occurs when there is a build-up of air in the space between the lungs and the rib cage. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and
Side Stitch
A side stitch can usually be felt to one side of the abdomen, more often the right side, around the area of the lower ribs. Many people suffer from stitches when doing sports, particularly running-based