Vascular diseases, including aneurysms, arterial blockages, and deep vein thrombosis, can be life-threatening if untreated.

Your abdomen (the area between your hips and chest) can grow ... will start to appear more swollen once the fluid starts to accumulate. Some people also develop pain and shortness of breath.

For example, if mastitis (inflammation in the breast) causes the pain, the breast may also be swollen and hot to the touch. Various factors can cause chest wall pain. People should speak with a ...

taking pain relievers applying a cold compress to the ribs to reduce swelling holding a pillow against the chest when coughing taking slow, deep breaths to clear the lungs of any mucus Broken ribs ...