What is the area between your breasts called?

A woman's cleavage is the space between her breasts, especially the top part which you see if she is wearing a dress with a low neck.


What organ is between the breasts?

The thymus is a small organ located just behind the breast bone (sternum) in the front part of the chest.

What is located in the middle of your breast?

The lobes, lobules and bulbs are all linked by thin tubes called ducts. These ducts lead to the nipple in the center of a dark area of skin called the areola. Fat fills the spaces around the lobules and ducts. There are no muscles in the breast, but muscles lie under each breast and cover the ribs.


Why is there pain in between my breast?

Changing hormone levels can cause changes in the milk ducts or milk glands. These changes in the ducts and glands can cause breast cysts, which can be painful and are a common cause of cyclic breast pain. Noncyclic breast pain may be caused by trauma, prior breast surgery or other factors.

Why do I have pain in the middle of my breasts?

Breast pain can be due to many possible causes. Most likely breast pain is from hormonal fluctuations from menstruation, pregnancy, puberty, menopause, and breastfeeding. Breast pain can also be associated with fibrocystic breast disease, but it is a very unusual symptom of breast cancer.


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What is the area above chest?

What is décolletage? Décolleté, a beautiful French word meaning “wearing a low-neck dress,” is also the word we use to refer to our upper chest area, including the neck, cleavage and shoulder areas.

Is there a muscle between your breasts?

The breast has no muscle tissue. Muscles lie underneath the breasts, however, separating them from your ribs.

What is the muscle in middle of chest?

Your intercostal muscles lie between your ribs, attaching them to one another. They help stabilize your upper body and help you breathe. There are three layers of intercostal muscles: the external intercostals, the internal intercostals, and the innermost intercostals.


How can I ease the pain between my breasts?

Some self-help tips for breast pain
  1. During the daytime, wear a well-fitting bra.
  2. Many women swear by evening primrose oil. ...
  3. To relieve the pain, take OTC medications, such as acetaminophen (paracetamol, Tylenol) or ibuprofen.
  4. Wear a soft-support bra during sleep.
  5. When exercising, wear a good sports bra.


Why does my chest hurt above my breasts?

Chest pain on the left side above a female breast may be due to heartburn, a panic attack, gallbladder disease, gallstones, peptic ulcer and pneumonia.

What is the area between chest and stomach?

The diaphragm is a thin dome-shaped muscle which separates the thoracic cavity (lungs and heart) from the abdominal cavity (intestines, stomach, liver, etc.).


Which is located in the center of your chest between the?

Your heart is located between your lungs in the middle of your chest, behind and slightly to the left of your breastbone (sternum).

When should I be worried about Upper chest pain?

Call 911 or have someone take you to the closest emergency room right away if you have chest pain that lasts longer than five minutes and doesn't go away when you rest or take medication. Cardiac chest pain can be life-threatening. Chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack.

Should I be worried if my sternum hurts?

You should go to the ER immediately if you have any of the following: Sternum or chest bone pain that isn't from a minor injury. Pain radiating to your arms, jaw, or back. Shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, or dizziness.


How do you get rid of upper chest pain?

Ten home remedies for heart pain
  1. Almonds. When acid reflux is to blame for the heart pain, eating a few almonds or drinking a cup of almond milk may help. ...
  2. Cold pack. A common cause of heart or chest pain is a muscle strain. ...
  3. Hot drinks. ...
  4. Baking soda. ...
  5. Garlic. ...
  6. Apple cider vinegar. ...
  7. Aspirin. ...
  8. Lie down.


Can chest pain heal itself?

Can chest pain go away on its own? Depending on the underlying condition that is causing your chest pain, it is possible that it may go away on its own. The more serious the underlying causes of chest pain are, the more likely they will keep coming back.

What diseases can cause chest pain?

Digestive causes of chest pain
  • Acid reflux or heartburn. ...
  • Esophageal spasm. ...
  • Gallbladder disease. ...
  • Costochondritis. ...
  • Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, a protective, double-layered sac surrounding the heart. ...
  • Pneumonia can cause shortness of breath and sharp pains that intensify with a deep breath.


Can sleeping position cause chest pain?

If the muscles and bones of your chest wall have been strained or injured in some way, any type of movement of your torso can cause pain. As a result, you may experience chest pain while you are sleeping, particularly if you frequently change positions or fall asleep on your chest.

What does an inflamed sternum feel like?

Costochondritis is a harmless swelling (inflammation) of cartilage in your chest. The cartilage connects your ribs to your breastbone (sternum), creating the costochondral joint. Costochondritis feels like a sharp or aching pain. The pain can start suddenly or develop slowly and spread across your chest.

What are the symptoms of an inflamed sternum?

The pain associated with costochondritis usually:
  • Occurs on the left side of your breastbone.
  • Is sharp, aching or pressure-like.
  • Affects more than one rib.
  • Can radiate to arms and shoulders.
  • Worsens when taking a deep breath, coughing, sneezing or with any chest wall movement.


What are the symptoms of a damaged sternum?

Symptoms. Patients with a sternal or breastbone injury typically experience a sudden onset of chest pain at the time of injury. Pain is often sharp and intense and may increase during deep breathing, coughing, laughing or sneezing.

What are red flags for chest pain?

Red flags to alert a possible diagnosis of heart attack

Clammy, unwell patient. Exertional chest pain. Heavy, tight, pressure type chest pain. Pain radiating to left arm, right shoulder or both arms.

How do I know if my chest pain is seriously?

Heart-related chest pain
  1. Pressure, fullness, burning or tightness in your chest.
  2. Crushing or searing pain that spreads to your back, neck, jaw, shoulders, and one or both arms.
  3. Pain that lasts more than a few minutes, gets worse with activity, goes away and comes back, or varies in intensity.
  4. Shortness of breath.


What kind of chest pain is alarming?

Anxiety, indigestion, infection, muscle strain, and heart or lung problems can all cause chest pain. If your chest pain is new, changing or otherwise unexplained, seek help from a health care provider. If you think you're having a heart attack, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Why does the middle of my chest hurt between my ribs?

Costochondritis is inflammation where your ribs join the bone in the middle of your chest (breastbone). It can cause sharp chest pain, especially when moving or breathing. It usually gets better on its own over time.
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