The causes of pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts include hiatal hernia, GERD and other gastrointestinal issues, muscle strain and even inflamed cartilage also known as costochondritis.
In some cases, the pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts could signal more serious issues like heart problem, which require medical evaluation, especially if the pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts is severe or also accompanied by other symptoms.
Common triggers of pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts include heavy lifting, injury, coughing or infections, but often the cause of the pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts is is unknown and the pain can get worse with movement or deep breaths.
Common causes of the pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts is Costochondritis, muscle strain/bruise, gastrointestinal issues and even anxiety and panic attacks.
Anxiety and panic attacks can cause chest pain, shortness of breath and tightness.
Gastrointestinal issues like acid reflux or heartburn or a hiatal hernia which is stomach pushing into the chest can cause pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts.
Straining chest wall muscles from overuse, injury or intense activity can cause pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts.
And costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage that connects ribs to the breastbone also known as the sternum.
Other less common and more serious causes of pain in the middle of the chest between the breasts are Pleurisy which is inflammation of the lung lining, Pneumonia and bronchitis which are chest infections, sternum fracture or injury, which is trauma to the breastbone or nearby joints like the collarbone and heart related issues like angina or reduced blood flow to the heart or other cardiac issues.
The causes of pain under your left breast, can include heart related issues, muscle strain, hormone changes, infection, heartburn or GERD, inflammation or mastitis and even more serious conditions like pulmonary embolism, pancreatitis, enlarged spleen or even a possible pending heart attack.
Pain under your left breast can be caused by several different issues and can involve organs like your heart, lungs, stomach, spleen and pancreas.
Some of these conditions are more serious than others and can be life threatening, so you should seek immediate medical attention for sudden severe pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or dizziness.
And you should also always have any persistent pain under your left breast evaluated by a doctor to determine the cause.
The pain in the middle below the rib cage is epigastric pain, which often signals you have digestive issues like gastritis which is inflammation of the stomach lining acid reflux also known as GERD or even ulcers that can affect your stomach or pancreas.
Although the pain in the middle below the rib cage also known as epigastric pain can also result from issues with your liver, your gallbladder such as gallstones or even in serious cases it could signal a heart attack.
In some cases the pain in the middle below your rib cage is not all that serious, but if it gets worse or you're unsure then you should seek medical attention to be safe.
Lactose intolerance can also result in epigastric pain and even pregnancy or even strained chest wall muscles from exercise or injury can lead to the pain in the middle below the rib cage or epigastric pain.
You should seek medical attention if you have the pain in the middle below the rib cage and it's severe or persistent or if it's accompanied by trouble breathing, vomiting blood, high fever or severe bloating or persistent nausea or vomiting.
The GI problems that cause chest pain are GERD also known as acid reflux, gallbladder issues like gallstones and inflammation as well as ulcers, pancreatitis, trapped gas and gastritis.
GERD or acid reflux can lead to heartburn and esophageal spasms causes squeezing pain.
Gallbladder issues like gallstones and inflammation as well as gastritis, ulcers and pancreatitis as well as trapped gas can radiate pain to the chest, and often be accompanied by nausea, bloating, or even pain after you eat.
These conditions can overlap heart issues, so if you have sudden chest pain you should seek prompt medical attention to rule out any serious cardiac causes.
GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease results in stomach acid flowing back into your esophagus, which causes a burning sensation also known as heartburn or tightness behind your breastbone, often after meals or when lying down.
Esophageal spasms are sudden and strong muscle contractions that occur in your esophagus and can cause severe squeezing or crushing chest pain, which mimic a heart attack.
Gallbladder issues like gallstones or even cholecystitis causes pain in your upper right abdomen or chest, especially after eating faty foods and meals, which can radiate to your chest, shoulder or back.
Peptic Ulcers and gastritis like sores in the stomach lining when you have ulcers, or inflammation also known as gastritis, can cause discomfort, which feels like chest pain, often along with a burning sensation.
Gas pains and trapped air, which can be excess gas or air swallowed from IBS or indigestion can get trapped and cause sharp, cramping like pain in your chest, which may be relieved by burping.
Another issue that can cause chest pain is Hiatal hernias which is when part of your stomach pushes through your diaphragm and causes lower chest pain.
And pancreatitis, which can also cause chest pain is inflammation of your pancreas, which can cause severe abdominal pain, which spreads upward to your chest.
Pancreas pain is often felt in the upper middle or the upper left of your abdomen.
The pancreas pain that is felt in the upper middle or upper left abdomen, often also radiates to the back or even below your left shoulder blade.
Pancreas pain can also get worse after eating, especially after eating fatty foods, or when you lay down flat.
The pancreas pain can also be steady, severe and even be accompanied by vomiting, nausea, and abdominal tenderness, which signals potentially serious pancreatitis.
The key characteristics of pancreas pain are the location, radiation, triggers, aggravating factors, the nature of the pain and relief of the pain.
The pain with your pancreas or pancreatitis can be constant and severe and last for days in acute cases.
Leaning forward or curling up can sometimes ease the pancreas pain.
Laying flat on your back can also intensify the pancreas pain.
And eating meals, especially meals or foods high in fat can trigger the pancreas pain and or make the pancreas pain worse.
The pancreas pain can and often spreads to the back, under your left shoulder blade, or through the trunk.
And the location of the pancreas pain is often in the upper abdomen, which can be center or left or sometimes felt in the back.
Other symptoms that can occur with pancreas pain include nausea and vomiting, abdominal bloating and abdominal tenderness, fever and rapid pulse, jaundice, yellow skin and eyes, diarrhea and or clay colored stools.
If you have any severe or persistent abdominal pain, especially with vomiting or other symptoms you should seek medical attention immediately.