exercise-induced chest pain that is felt under the breastbone and relieved promptly by rest. I also learned about denial in illness — the tendency to disregard ominous symptoms. When challenged ...

Heartburn: Heartburn occurs when excess stomach acid flows into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation beneath the breastbone. This pain is often associated with acid reflux and can be ...

These include: Costochondritis causes inflammation of costal cartilage—the thick, flexible tissue connecting the ribs to the ...

During medical school, I learned the characteristic triad that makes up the most common presentation of coronary artery disease: exercise-induced chest pain that is felt under the breastbone and ...