Question 1

sudden right side chest pain. radiating to shoulder/neck/back. hurts to use or put pressure on. dizziness. hurts with deep breaths. help.

Accepted Answer

See below : More information (HX of trauma), a physical exam and a ECG are required to diagnose you. See a physician as soon as possible, as It could be a anything from a broken or lacerated rib to pericarditis. However, I doubt that you are having a heart attack or acute coronary syndrome.

Question 2

hi.  what could cause severe chest pain radiating to shoulders, following little alcohol consumption? (non-smoker, non-drinker no phx.) thx.

Accepted Answer

Chest pains: Pain in your chest is a serious medical condition. It is always a red flag and appointment with your pcp is warranted. Rec.: see your pcp for further investigation. Take care.

Question 3

could a heart attack be signalled by a left-sided chest pain radiating to back / shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Cardiac pain can be manifested in a variety of symptoms - many of which we don't usually associate with the heart. Get this checked out immediately if you have these symptoms.

Question 4

rt sided chest pain radiating to back, shoulder/shoulder blade.  sleeping in recliner bec when i lay down chest pain is worse and on both sides. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Muscle pulls, stress, gastroesophageal reflux, hepatitiis , pancreatitis, pleuritis(inflammation of lining of lung), gastritis, and gall bladder disease to name few major causes. Laying down with intensification of pain sometimes leads more to ge reflux and certain fatty foods usually affect gb. Should consult your physician for work up.

Question 5

chest pain, radiating to arm, shoulder and side of neck but also into my tongue. is tongue pain part of heart attack sign?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It is not unusual for heart pain to radiate to the mandible (lower jaw), which may include the tongue.  You should see your doctor to get this checked out.

Question 6

left lower outer chest area with sharp pain radiating to shoulder blade. what is the possible cause?23/m with history of gastritis and tenting of left diap

Accepted Answer

Likely GI, but...: In general, such a pain does not sound like heart pain, which is what most people would be concerned about.However, young people can have heart attacks. Such things as family history, smoking, gender, other diseases like high BP and diabetes increase the risk.However, i would think musculoskeletal or GI like reflux more likely.Bad pain, worsening, radiation, nausea, sweating or short breath-be seen.

Question 7

why chest pain in right and 
shoulder also?

Accepted Answer

Muscle Sprain: How long you have it? How did it start? If it did start after any strenuous activity or any sport? It can be Pectoralis Sprain or chest muscle sprain. Shoulder pain can be rotator cuff sprain or labrum tear. If it is cosntant and getting worse, needs to be evaluated.

Question 8

i have a chest pain right side and a painful shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Have you sustained an injury? Does it hurt if you move your chest or arms?  How long has this been occuring?  Are you have any trouble breathing?  Although your description makes this sound musculoskeletal - we don't have enough info to know. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips, persistent significant chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

Question 9

pain in left shoulder and started as chest pain?

Accepted Answer

At your age it is: unlikely that your symptoms are cardiac in nature. There are many other potential causes. This cannot be evaluated over the internet based on your symptoms. Make an appointment with a health care provider for an evaluation.

Question 10

i have been having intermittent chest pain for a few weeks with sometimes radiating to right neck and shoulder should i be concerned? i'm 42

Accepted Answer

Evaluate: It has features or both cardiac pain and non cardiac pain. Be checked with investigations to determine the cause. All the best.

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Sudden right side chest pain. radiating to shoulder/neck/back. hurts to use or put pressure on. dizziness. hurts with deep breaths. help.

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Hi. what could cause severe chest pain radiating to shoulders, following little alcohol consumption? (non-smoker, non-drinker no phx.) thx.

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Could a heart attack be signalled by a left-sided chest pain radiating to back / shoulder blade?

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Rt sided chest pain radiating to back, shoulder/shoulder blade. sleeping in recliner bec when i lay down chest pain is worse and on both sides. ideas?

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Chest pain, radiating to arm, shoulder and side of neck but also into my tongue. is tongue pain part of heart attack sign?

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Left lower outer chest area with sharp pain radiating to shoulder blade. what is the possible cause?23/m with history of gastritis and tenting of left diap

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Why chest pain in right and shoulder also?

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I have a chest pain right side and a painful shoulder?

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Pain in left shoulder and started as chest pain?

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I have been having intermittent chest pain for a few weeks with sometimes radiating to right neck and shoulder should i be concerned? i'm 42

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