What is precordial catch syndrome?
Precordial Catch Syndrome describes sudden, sharp pain temporarily experienced on the left side of the chest near the nipple. It is benign and more common in children and young adults.
How do members experience precordial catch syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with precordial catch syndrome*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
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What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for precordial catch syndrome*
Who has precordial catch syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 7 |