Intercostal neuralgia occurs when a person experiences neuropathic pain in their ribs, chest, or abdomen. It may feel like a sharp, stabbing, aching, or burning pain. Various conditions may cause ...

Q: After a thoracotomy for lung cancer surgery, I had pain and tingling, along with tightness and spasms, in my midriff. I was told it would ease, but it hasn’t. It’s been a year, and the spasms are ...

Medically reviewed by Reza Samad, MD Key Takeaways If your chest hurts when you breathe deeply, it might be caused by a serious issue like a heart attack or pneumonia.Seek medical help immediately if ...