Q: My sister went to the emergency room because she thought she was having a heart attack, but she ended up being diagnosed with costochondritis. What is that? A: Costochondritis refers to ...

Q: I have a pain in my right side directly under my breast. I've had many tests, X-rays, Sonograms, MRIs and a colonoscopy. I even had a gall bladder operation since they saw stones. But nothing ...

Researchers identified 11 studies for the systematic review, 10 of which were included in the meta-analysis that assessed 3,052,540 pediatric patients (mean age, 10.1-13 years) who presented to the ED ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been having pains and discomfort in my chest area for over a month now. I am a woman and in my early 30s. My doctor says my heart is OK, but I can’t help but wonder. The pain is ...

Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) is an umbrella term for noninflammatory musculoskeletal pain. It can cause pain anywhere in the body and commonly affects children and adolescents.

Q: I had a sudden, twisting jolt when I jumped off a ladder and within a day my chest started to really hurt when I moved or breathed. It become incredibly painful when I coughed or sneezed. Even ...

Older patients who suffer from musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis are at greater risk of worse outcomes from conditions like cancer, heart attacks, and strokes, according to new research. In a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been having pains and discomfort in my chest area for over a month now. I am a woman and in my early 30s. My doctor says my heart is OK, but I can’t help but wonder. The pain is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Depending on symptoms, the sharp, burning, or dull aching feeling under your breasts could be serious. Depending on symptoms, the ...

About half of all adults in the U.S. experience some degree of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, which affects the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons, per the Cleveland Clinic’s website. It can ...