Sudden onset chest pain

Joggers nipple

Jogger’s Nipple

Jogger’s nipple is in effect a friction burn. It is caused by constant rubbing or chafing of a T-shirt over the nipple. Jogger’s nipple symptoms The main symptom is a sore nipple which develops during

Cardiac chest pain in athletes

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

Collapsed lung

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

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

Sternoclavicular injury

Sternoclavicular Sprain

The collarbone connects to the sternum or breastbone in the middle of the chest at the top. If the shoulder is subjected to a hard impact, this joint (known as the sternoclavicular joint), can become

Costochondritis - Tietze's syndrome

Costochondral Separation

A Costochondral separation, sometimes known as a rib separation, usually occurs after a direct impact on the chest. Costochondral separation symptoms Symptoms of a costochondral separation include: Sudden sharp pain at the point where your

Sternum injury

Sternum Fracture

A Sternum fracture is a break of the breastbone in the middle of the chest. In more severe cases it dislocates at the sternoclavicular joint. Sternum fracture symptoms Symptoms of a fractured sternum include: Sudden

Rib injuries

Bruised Ribs & Rib Fractures

The most common injuries to the ribs are contusions and fractures caused by direct impact. A stress fracture of the rib is rare, but can also occur through overuse. Here we explain the symptoms, causes,

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