During that time, you will receive a local anesthetic to your chest area. For the rest of the day, avoid wearing tight bras or carrying a purse across your chest. You’ll be told to relax at home ...

The secondary risk is that the infection can spread to other parts of the body, such as the space between the lung and the chest wall, or into the bloodstream. When this infection starts to spread ...

You may feel a prickling or pins and needles sensation when you’re anxious. Some practices, including physical activity, may help restore sensation. Numbness can also have other medical causes ...