Pectoralgia refers to pain, discomfort, or stiffness in the chest area, specifically in the region of the pectoral muscles. It can be caused by various factors such as muscle strain, injury, or underlying medical conditions like costochondritis or angina. Proper diagnosis by a healthcare professional is important to determine the cause of pectoralgia and appropriate treatment.
Chest pain of cardiac origin is known as angina pectoris.Chest pain of esophageal origin is known as esophagitis.Chest pain of stomach origin is known as gastritis.Chest pain of musculoskeletal origin is known as costochondritis.Thoracoalgia or pectoralgia are general terms. I've never heard or seen it used.angina pectorisangina pectorisIt is called angina. It can have many causes.anginaPectoralgia is a general term. I've never heard or seen it used.Chest pain from the heart is angina pectoris.thoracodynia
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