So every now and then I get a sensation around my sternum that feels sort of like a stabbing, sharp pain. I can’t breath deeply without it hurting and sometimes even exhaling hurts. It usually lasts about 10-15 minutes and happens maybe 3 times a month. My mom said it sounds like heartburn, but I’ve had heartburn and it feels nothing like this. I’m not too worried right now because I can usually continue with my daily activities without too much trouble, however it’s becoming more frequent. Any ideas?
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Should I Be Worried About This Chest Pain?
February 23rd, 2010Should I Be Worried About A Pain In My Esophagus/throat/chest When I Swallow?
January 13th, 2010I’m experiencing a type of pain when swallowing anything. It’s in a very specific spot and has not moved at all it’s chest high on the right side of my body but in the center kinda. What I can akin this too is the feeling of when you eat peanut butter and it gets stuck in your throat kinda. Only instead of it being right in the back of my throat, it’s further down. (not sure if the throat extends through this spot or not tho) I’d say the spot is about halfway between my sternum and nipple amd the pain happens whenever what I swallow passes it. There are no other symptoms that I have noticed. This is day 2 or 3 that I’ve felt this.
I’m 26 years old and very fit.
should I be worried about this and go to a doctor? I am seeing an ENT on friday morning for something else(ear) but unless this sounds urgent I’ll wait until then and ask her.
I’m Really Worried About My Chest Pain? Gp Said It’s A Virus, And Said It Will Go Away…?
December 25th, 2009Hi
I’m a 26 years old female. Never had any medical problems in my life up to early this year, when I studied really hard and drank about 6 cans of red bull within 3 days. It was in Feb 09 and the next morning I fainted, I had chest pains when breathing & when lying flat on bed. I went to my GP and she said that it was shock reaction, nothing to worry about. After a few days the pain went away, I was fine for 8 months. Last Thursday I felt like Im coming down with the flu – sore throat, running nose – that’s it ( no fever or other symptoms). But chest pain appeared again, initially I thought it’s because I had cold (as the pain was only really minimal) But since Monday it increased, and it felt exactly same as the one I experienced first time In Feb ( what I thought was after the red bull, I should note I haven’t drank Red Bull since Feb).
So today I went to my GP. The nurse checked my BP 128/86 and pulse 102. She said my BP is fine. I explained my pain to the GP – which increases with movements: whenever I lie down, it takes 10-15secs for the pain and pounding in my chest, or even neck to go away. Whenever I swallow anything I feel a bit of pain in my windpipe (I think) also I can’t take a deep breath as it is painful, etc. She examined me (asking if I feel any pain if Im sitting still – the answer was no and saying that everything seeps clear when listening to my chest) and concluded that it is related to my cold, and the virus must have infected the muscles – that’s where the pain is from. So she said to leave it for now, and ordered blood tests for tomorrow…
But I don’t think she ever noticed the result of my pulse 102! And I checked it this evening again, it’s still high. (I counted together with a friend she had 50, and at the same time I had already 70 beats) I feel unwell, whenever I walk and try to take a deep breath, I have a feeling like I might collapse in a minute!!!
I’m thinking maybe I should go to emergency instead? Or shall I go to see the doctor again tomorrow.
All your opinions will be really appreciated. Many thanks x
I’m Really Worried About My Chest Pain? Gp Said It’s A Virus, And Said It Will Go Away…?
November 19th, 2009Hi
I’m a 26 years old female. Never had any medical problems in my life up to early this year, when I studied really hard and drank about 6 cans of red bull within 3 days. It was in Feb 09 and the next morning I fainted, I had chest pains when breathing & when lying flat on bed. I went to my GP and she said that it was shock reaction, nothing to worry about. After a few days the pain went away, I was fine for 8 months. Last Thursday I felt like Im coming down with the flu – sore throat, running nose – that’s it ( no fever or other symptoms). But chest pain appeared again, initially I thought it’s because I had cold (as the pain was only really minimal) But since Monday it increased, and it felt exactly same as the one I experienced first time In Feb ( what I thought was after the red bull, I should note I haven’t drank Red Bull since Feb).
So today I went to my GP. The nurse checked my BP 128/86 and pulse 102. She said my BP is fine. I explained my pain to the GP – which increases with movements: whenever I lie down, it takes 10-15secs for the pain and pounding in my chest, or even neck to go away. Whenever I swallow anything I feel a bit of pain in my windpipe (I think) also I can’t take a deep breath as it is painful, etc. She examined me (asking if I feel any pain if Im sitting still – the answer was no and saying that everything seeps clear when listening to my chest) and concluded that it is related to my cold, and the virus must have infected the muscles – that’s where the pain is from. So she said to leave it for now, and ordered blood tests for tomorrow…
But I don’t think she ever noticed the result of my pulse 102! And I checked it this evening again, it’s still high. (I counted together with a friend she had 50, and at the same time I had already 70 beats) I feel unwell, whenever I walk and try to take a deep breath, I have a feeling like I might collapse in a minute!!!
I’m thinking maybe I should go to emergency instead? Or shall I go to see the doctor again tomorrow.
All your opinions will be really appreciated. Many thanks x
Pain In Side, Chest, Stomach But Results Negative. Should I Be Worried?
October 17th, 2009I have been having pain in my right rib area for about a month now and cannot figure out what it is or how to make it go away. I have had a few other symptoms such as stomach pains, nausea, diarhea, and lack of appetite but the main issue is the pain. Most of the pain is flank pain on my right side but sometimes is felt up in shoulder and chest all on right side. Have been to the dr. a couple times but blood, urine, and ct scan all showed nothing… Please help.
Should I Be Worried About Chest Pain And Changing Hart Rate?
October 16th, 2009I some times get a small sharp pain in the middle of my chest and my hart rate slows for a few beats.
I lift weights and don’t know if its just muscle pain.
I mid twenty’s and 62kgs
Is Chest Pain On The Right Side Something To Be Worried About?
September 9th, 2009I have a chest pain on the right side of my body (a few inches to the right of my sternum) I also have a pain in my back in the equivelent position. Kinda like it’s going straight through me. My back has been hurting a while but I know that’s muscular. However the chest pain is worring me a little. It started last night when I was laying on my left arm and it hurts more when I inhale deeply. Does anyone have any idea what this is from or if I should be worried?
