What does a swollen chest mean?
Swelling of the breast can occur as a response to infections or other causes of fluid buildup in the breast tissue. Less commonly, breast cancers can cause breast swelling, particularly the type of breast cancer known as inflammatory breast cancer.
What causes a swollen chest wall?
But conditions that may cause it include: trauma to the chest, such as blunt impact from a car accident or fall. physical strain from activities, such as heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. certain viruses or respiratory conditions, such as tuberculosis and syphilis, that can cause joint inflammation.
What helps a swollen chest?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs pain relievers. Ask your doctor about using ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others).
- Heat or ice. Try placing hot compresses or a heating pad on the painful area several times a day.
- Rest.
Can your sternum swell?
Injury to this joint can cause pain and discomfort in your sternum and in the area in your upper chest where this joint exists. Common symptoms of injury to this joint include: feeling mild pain or having aching and swelling around your upper chest and collarbone area.
Why does my chest feel like it needs to crack?
A strain or sprain in the muscles or joints of the chest can also cause a popping sound in the sternum. Muscles and connective tissues that are slightly out of place can swell, putting pressure on surrounding structures that can lead to a popping sound.
What causes the sternum to protrude?
Pectus carinatum is a genetic disorder of the chest wall. It makes the chest jut out. This happens because of an unusual growth of rib and breastbone (sternum) cartilage . The bulging gives the chest a birdlike appearance.
What does tightness in your chest feel like?
If you experience chest tightness it varies by the person how often it occurs. It could occur persistently, rarely, or frequently. Chest pain can feel sharp, dull, stabbing, piercing tightness or pain, and/or as persistent tightness, pressure, fullness, or numbness.
