Question 1

i have a keloid in my upper chest and back shoulder which itches and at  times irritate what can i do to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Stepwise to keloids: The approach to keloids is nearly the same no matter where they occur: pressure, silicone sheeting, steroid injections, posssible 5 fu injections, possible intralesional excision, possible radiation therapy as well emerging or investigational immunotherapy treatments.

Question 2

i'm 16 female i have pain in my side lower upper chest at some particular points along with soreness like costochondritis i usually feel nauseous though it can be motion sickness. is it heart attack or any heart related problem or something dangerous?

Accepted Answer

: Heart pain such as pain from heart attack, heart inflammation, etc. is not reproducible. Take care.

Question 3

my girlfriend's upper chest and throat itches. there are red bumps. her cheekbones started to hurt like it's burning in the sun, even when she's not?

Accepted Answer

URI symptoms.: It is possible that this could represent an allergic respnse.  It would be best to see your family doctor to also exclude a viral infection.

Question 4

itchiness with costochondritis?? there's a deep itching inside my chest and around my ribs where i am affected by costochondritis. i haven't heard anyone else report this symptom. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: Itching is not a symptom of costochondritis. 
Is there a skin rash present? Did it start after starting to take medication for costochondritis?
Please consult a physician if it continues to bother you.

Question 5

upper chest n face liquid fluid blisters n itching?

Accepted Answer

. Allergic reaction: This sounds like an allergic reaction. Review your creams, lotions, pills, food as well as sun exposure patterns to determine the cause.

Question 6

hi i have got itching in my armpits,upper chest n sometimes near my genitals. its not frequent but occurs twice thrice a day. i get relived after appl?

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Itchy areas: Armpits and groin are areas of friction and that coupled with warmth or sweating, often leads to itching. Also yeast infections are seen in these areas on occasion but redness would be associated with the itch. Avoid tight fitting clothing to see if it itching improves. Other causes of itching are overactive thyroid,liver and kidney disease.

Question 7

i have itching face, arms, legs, upper chest, scalp.  it's much worse at night.  the look like small mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen: Needs to be seen - could be a myriad of conditions.

Question 8

what causes right side upper chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Anxiety can cause excess cortisol, os adrenaline secretion which can cause a number of symptoms, including dizziness, lightheadedness, rapid heart beat palpitations, chestpain, headaches, etc.  Try calming yourself down by concentrating on slowing down your breathing over a few minutes if this doesn't help, see your primary provider for further evaluation. Good luck!

Question 9

gastritis can cause pain in the upper  chest.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Esophageal pain, gastro reflux,  is chest pain.

Question 10

what are the possible causes of a chest pain?right in the middle of my upper chest...its lasted for about 5 days now.help!!!

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Chest pain: There are many causes of chest pain, the heart is but one, intestinal gas and thoracic musculoskeletal pains are very common, anxiety and panic attacks likewise are frequent causes. You should always ask the doctors who see you what they think is the problem you came for and what to do about it.

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I have a keloid in my upper chest and back shoulder which itches and at times irritate what can i do to get rid of it?

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I'm 16 female i have pain in my side lower upper chest at some particular points along with soreness like costochondritis i usually feel nauseous though it can be motion sickness. is it heart attack or any heart related problem or something dangerous?

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My girlfriend's upper chest and throat itches. there are red bumps. her cheekbones started to hurt like it's burning in the sun, even when she's not?

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Itchiness with costochondritis?? there's a deep itching inside my chest and around my ribs where i am affected by costochondritis. i haven't heard anyone else report this symptom. any advice?

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Upper chest n face liquid fluid blisters n itching?

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Hi i have got itching in my armpits,upper chest n sometimes near my genitals. its not frequent but occurs twice thrice a day. i get relived after appl?

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I have itching face, arms, legs, upper chest, scalp. it's much worse at night. the look like small mosquito bites?

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What causes right side upper chest pain?

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Gastritis can cause pain in the upper chest.

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What are the possible causes of a chest pain?right in the middle of my upper chest...its lasted for about 5 days now.help!!!

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