Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. HOME News Politics Royal Showbiz & TV Sport Comment Finance Travel Life & Style Life Cars Tech Garden Property Food Diets Health Style Express Wins The NHS recommends that individuals seek help if they suspect the serious condition, as prompt medical attention may be life-saving 12: 05, Sun, Jun 30, 2024 | UPDATED: 12: 11, Sun, Jun 30, 2024
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The NHS recommends that individuals who experience unusual symptoms while lying down should call 999 immediately.
Costochondritis, as described on their website, is a condition where the ribs meet the breastbone, causing sharp chest pain. While it may resolve on its own, it is important to monitor the condition since symptoms can intensify with movement or breathing.
Costochondritis can cause sharp pain in the front or side of your chest. It however may become even worse when you:
move your upper bodylie downbreathe deeplypress the middle of your chestThe health service states it can get better on its own, however if you experience sudden chest pain that persists for more than 15 minutes, you should call 999. It is also crucial to contact emergency services if the pain:
spreads to your arms, back, neck, or jawmakes your chest feel tight or heavystarted with a shortness of breath, sweating, feeling sick or being sickThe NHS state that the reason or calling them is because you could actually be having a heart attack. They warn: “Call 999 immediately as you need immediate treatment in hospital.”
Whilst it’s not always a heart attack, being cautionary is key – especially when it comes to your health. Don’t hesitate to seek help, as it could be life-thretaning.
In cases of Costochondritis, the discomfort can be significant, but there are treatments available. The NHS acknowledges that the exact causes are often unknown, but potential causes might include:
an injury to your chestrepetitive upper body movements, like liftingcoughing a lotinfectionIt can also sometimes it may be caused by a problem with the joints in the back, or another underlying condition like fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis.
To find out more information, visit Costochondritis – NHS (www.nhs.uk).
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