Question 1

so this happens randomly . feels like a kick in the chest it takes my breath . feels like my heart is trying to stop. literally makes me gasp for air . some times its just one or 3 in a row kinda feels like my heart is spasming.what is it?

Accepted Answer

: These may be premature heart beats ( extrasystoles) causing palpitations. They don't cause pain but can produce those symptoms you're experiencing. Wearing a heart monitor for 48 hours or longer will demonstrate extrasystoles&amp;determine the type,their frequency,significance&amp; whether they coincide with your symptoms as you'll note on the diary when you experience symptoms. MD can order one for you

Question 2

i can no longer swallow with out severe spasms in my upper chest. chest is also spasming a lot. had 37cm hiatus a hernia 3 years ago. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Despite previous repair, your hiatal hernia may be back with symptoms. A CXR, EGD, exam with your regular doc will help determine what is going on. Get evaluated more urgently if fever, coughing blood, or pain. Be well.

Question 3

i am going back to the doc something feels not right . my chest muscles keep spasming with my chostochondtitis and my heart rate shoots up .

Accepted Answer

Good idea: Especially if you are feeling cardiac symptoms, you definitely should go back and be seen for further evaluation.

Question 4

hi i'm getting atery/heart spasms. it will usually spasm on first beat and second beat is normal. but for brief period was spasming on both beats. i've had upper left chest discomfort for really long time before this but always went away. i also?

Accepted Answer

: By spasms,  I assume you're referring to recurrent chest pains rather than palpitations. While your spasms are not typical for coronary artery disease,I recommend that you be examined by a physician or cardiologist who will also order an EKG.  A treadmill stress test, outpatient cardiac monitoring &amp; chest X-Ray may also be recommended for evaluation,but I doubt you have cardiac or pulmonary issues

Question 5

i have a severe back and chest pain that comes and goes. it feels like my lungs are being squashed by my ribcage and my back is spasming. i have a burning sensation in my oesophagus as well. this morning vomit with looks like blood pieces?

Accepted Answer

burning, c/p  blood: Could be severe GERD /gastritis with or without H pylori. Famotadine may help as would omeprazole ( you CAN  take both) The specks of blood are from gastritis. You will need to go to a doctor to be tested for H pylori which is treated with antibiotics. Or may be gallbladder ( less likely to have blood) May also rarely be clot in lungs with severe back/ chest pain. F/U today w/ ER/ urgent care/MD.

Question 6

i had a hemorrhagic brain stem stroke approx 12 months ago. recently spasticity has set in my right arm, leg, chest, throat & face. what can i do to relieve the throat& facial spasticity which covers my entire face, both sides of my neck & my throat?

Accepted Answer

: Contact your neurologist and discuss use of BOTOX for upper extremity spasticity.  There are also medications which may help, if side effects are not too intense.

Question 7

why is my chest hurting so much when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Chest wall: Coughing involves contraction of the chest wall muscles. After a while this can take its toll on the joints, ligaments and muscles which then cause pain when you cough. If there is pain without coughing, such as when you take a deep breath, then the membranes of the lungs might be inflamed. In any case talk to your physician if this persists.

Question 8

what does a cough and rattling in the chest mean?

Accepted Answer

Acute?......: An acute cough, present for less than 3 weeks, is usually due to acute bronchitis, an infection of the airways. This leads to increased sputum production, which could account for the "rattling in the chest." if it is due to a bacterial infection, antibiotics are typically prescribed so see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

what is the seriousness of cough w/ this vibration in my chest?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Any cough that is chronic should be taken seriously. Not sure about the vibration in the chest your are referring. See your doc asap.

Question 10

pain in the middle of chest and starting to cough what could that means?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain cough: Could be tuberculosis. Live with some with tbc?
Could be blood clots.  R U taking BCPs?  
Could be cancer-do you smoke?

Now that you know some of the bad could bes. I would ask your Dr as it is most likely any of these.

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So this happens randomly . feels like a kick in the chest it takes my breath . feels like my heart is trying to stop. literally makes me gasp for air . some times its just one or 3 in a row kinda feels like my heart is spasming.what is it?

A member asked:

I can no longer swallow with out severe spasms in my upper chest. chest is also spasming a lot. had 37cm hiatus a hernia 3 years ago. what do i do?

A member asked:

I am going back to the doc something feels not right . my chest muscles keep spasming with my chostochondtitis and my heart rate shoots up .

A member asked:

Hi i'm getting atery/heart spasms. it will usually spasm on first beat and second beat is normal. but for brief period was spasming on both beats. i've had upper left chest discomfort for really long time before this but always went away. i also?

A member asked:

I have a severe back and chest pain that comes and goes. it feels like my lungs are being squashed by my ribcage and my back is spasming. i have a burning sensation in my oesophagus as well. this morning vomit with looks like blood pieces?

A member asked:

I had a hemorrhagic brain stem stroke approx 12 months ago. recently spasticity has set in my right arm, leg, chest, throat & face. what can i do to relieve the throat& facial spasticity which covers my entire face, both sides of my neck & my throat?

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Why is my chest hurting so much when i cough?

A member asked:

What does a cough and rattling in the chest mean?

A member asked:

What is the seriousness of cough w/ this vibration in my chest?

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Pain in the middle of chest and starting to cough what could that means?

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