I was a 21-year-old college student when I woke up one morning with severe chest pain. As far as I knew, I was in great health. But suddenly, I could hardly move without triggering a radiating pain ...

Many conditions can cause pain in the sternum, including injuries, pneumonia, bronchitis, and costochondritis. Gastrointestinal problems, such as acid reflux, can cause pain behind the sternum. People ...

A doctor has issued a warning about sleeping this way, saying it could put you at risk of a painful chest condition ...

Medically reviewed by Reza Samad, MD Key Takeaways Rib cage pain can be caused by an injury, inflammation, or autoimmune ...

Dear Doctor K: I’m a 38-year-old woman. I recently saw my doctor about a sharp pain that comes and goes in the middle of my chest. She assures me my heart is healthy. What could be causing my ...

When a child complains about chest pain, it’s easy for parents to panic and assume it’s a heart problem or pneumonia. But it’s much more likely to be something less serious like costochondritis or ...