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Substernal and retrosternal mean the same thing,: its an adjective describing the anatomical area below, beneath or behind the breast bone. Infrasternal is another term meaning the same thing but used less often. Pain there can indicate numerous different conditions from cardiac issues to swallowing problems caused by a yeast infection in the throat, hiatal hernias or esophageal spasms, to name a few. Only a dr. can tell you which one it is after exam and tests.
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What is retrosternal?
Retrostenal pain refers to pain that is in the middle of the front of the chest. Since both the heart and esophagus are in this area, the pain is often associated with acid reflux and called heartburn, but usually has nothing to do with the heart. If you are also experiencing breathing difficulties, sweating, of radiating pain, then you may be having a heart attack. In any case, if you are concerned, call 911.
What does retrosternal mean?
"Retrosternal" refers to the area located behind the breastbone (sternum). It is often used to describe the location of pain, discomfort, or pressure felt in the chest.
What is the difference in suffering and pain?
What is the difference between pain and suffering Pain is the physical aspect. The actual feeling. The sensation. Suffering is the effect the pain has on your life . Is there a lingering pain that limits your activities. It is also the mental component associated with pain.
What is the difference between cramping and period pain?
period pain is more lower than cramping and cramping is more pain when you are moving(motion)
What is the difference between pain and tenderness?
pain hurts you tenderness is just mild discomfort.
What is a narco What is the difference between vicodin and narco?
Narco is a pain medication that contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone. The difference between Vicodin and Narco is the dosage.
You believe you have a tear in the sternal head of the right stenocleidomastoid muscle where would you feel pain and what parts of the body would be affected?
pain side of neck right up to the base of head. Extreme pain at times with sudden movement
What is difference between ache and sore?
Sore is an area of pain. An ache is when it is persistent.
What is the difference between MI and angina?
Angina PectorisCharacter, Location and Radiation : Substernal or retrosternal pain spreading across the chest, may radiate to inside of arm, neck, or jaw.Duration: 5-15minutesPrecipitating events: Usually related to exertion, emotion, eating, coldRelieving Measures: Rest, nitroglycerin, oxygenMyocardial Infarction:Character, Location and Radiation: Substernal pain or pain over precordium, may spread widely throughout the chest. Pain in the shoulders and hands may be present.Duration: Longer than 15 minutesPrecipitating events: Occurs spontaneously but may be sequela to unstable anginaRelieving Measures: Morphine sulfate, sucessfull reperfusion of blocked coronary artery.
What is difference between pain and tenderness?
Pain - the area hurts even though no pressing or palpation Tenderness - you feel the pain once you palpate or press the area
Difference between appendix pain and menstrual cramps?
Appendix pain is likely to be fatal if not treated..... menstrual cramps can't kill you.
Explain the difference between high and low pain threshold during labor?
Well if you have a 'high pain threshold' you seem to feel a lot more pain then you do if you have a 'low pain treshol'.
