Summary
Pain associated with costochondritis usually occurs on the left side of the breastbone and can be sharp, aching or pressure-like. It is often associated with trauma, illness or physical strain, such as severe coughing.
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It is more common in women over 40 and in teenagers and young adults of both genders.
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Other signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include pain behind the breastbone or on the left side of the chest.
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Summary
Costochondritis usually has no clear cause. However, costochondritis might be associated with trauma, illness or physical strain, such as severe coughing.
Costochondritis occurs most often in women older than 40.
Tietze syndrome usually occurs in teenagers and young adults, and with equal frequency in men and women.
Costochondritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Summary
Pericarditis pain usually occurs behind the breastbone or on the left side of the chest. The pain may:
Other signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include:
The specific symptoms depend on the type of pericarditis
Pericarditis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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