Chest pain has become a concern for many people these days, with rising stress levels and lack of adequate sleep or rest.. There are different types of chest pains and hence knowing about them is important. Some of the common chest pain terms are pleuritis, lung abscess, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, asthma etc. Sharp pain… Continue reading Sharp Chest pain on Left Side
Category: Body Pain
Pain under left rib cage
Pain under left rib cage can be caused due to variety of reasons. Some of the common causes of pain under left rib cage, and its associated symptoms and treatment options are discussed below: Costochondritis: It is a condition characterized by inflammation and infection of the cartilages that connect the breast bone to the ribs.… Continue reading Pain under left rib cage
Gallbladder – Function, Pain Location, Relief, Pictures
The gallbladder is a pear-shaped, pouch-like large organ located in the abdomen, below the liver. Function of the gallbladder It is primarily responsible for storing bile juice that is released by the liver. Bile aids the digestion of fat. After the food has been digested in the intestines and stomach, the gallbladder passes bile via… Continue reading Gallbladder – Function, Pain Location, Relief, Pictures
Lumbar lordosis
Also referred to as ‘saddle back’ and ‘swayback’, lumbar lordosis is a condition characterized by excessive spinal curvature in the lower back. It may be noted that the spine naturally bends at the neck, upper back area, and lower back region to support the head’s weight and help absorb shock. Lumbar lordosis develops when the… Continue reading Lumbar lordosis