5. Costochondritis
One of the main symptoms of costochondritis is chest pain. This condition occurs when the cartilage of the rib cage gets inflamed. The pain that is caused by this inflammation may be quite mild or it can become quite severe. While the pain is often felt on the left side of the chest, it can also occur on the right side of the chest. Other symptoms that a person with costochondritis may experience include pain in the abdomen and along the back.
This pain may become worse when you take a deep breath or if you have to cough. Chest pain that is caused by costochondritis can feel similar to chest pain that is experienced when having a heart attack or other health-related issues. If you are experiencing this type of chest pain it is important to seek medical attention right away so that any life-threatening conditions can be ruled out.