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Chest Wall Pain

Underlying Cause

Chest Wall Pain Underlying Cause

Chest injury is the most common cause of chest wall pain.

Injuries include:

Rig fracture
Chest contusion:

Chest bruise

Sprain of the chest ligaments
Strain of the chest muscles

Additional causes of chest wall pain include:

Costochondritis:

Inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum

Shingles:

Inflammation of the nerves caused by the virus that causes chicken pox

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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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