Transitory benign chest wall pain (TBCWP) is a common condition especially among children, adolescents or young adults. While TBCWP may be a symptom of heart disease, it is frequently benign and not related to a serious condition.

TBCWP is typically a sharp pain that occurs suddenly in the chest.  However, the pain does not come from the heart or other organs and does not pose any threat to a person’s life. Individuals who experience this kind of pain do not need medication or other forms of treatment. Instead, the individual and family members are urged to learn how such a painful and often alarming sensation is most likely a normal sensation and not the sign of a disease. Since TBWCP most commonly occurs in children and adolescents, it is important for adults to reassure the child that the pain is harmless and does not pose a threat to their well-being.