Question 1

i've had a pain in the middle of my chest right below my sternum and it goes into my left ribs. feels like almost a cramp. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Short lived but very severe chest pain in a teenager is almost never going to be a heart attack.  It is more likely a kind of cramp, muscular pain.  You should see your doctor for a proper history and physical exam.

Question 2

i've had a fluttering or rushing feeling or right side below rib lately. today, i have burning or a cramping feeling in sternum. gallbladder problem?

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Gallbladder pain: Typical pain form the gallbladder occurs in the abdomen below the right ribs in the front and sometimes below the breast bone. It radiates to the back. Worse about 30-60' after eating, especially with fatty foods. Crampy in nature, variable severity.  See your primary care provider of a more complete evaluation. Not everyone is typical. Hope this helps!

Question 3

burning sensation in sternum area... very uncomfortable... accompanied by some stomach cramps...

Accepted Answer

? GERD: Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease or heartburn in lay terms, or could be your heart, (unlikely in your age) . Try antacids/PPIs OTC, but read the labels carefully, if no improvement, see your doctor, good luck

Question 4

cramping pain stomach under sternum ulcer, help please?

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See details: Significant abdominal pain needs to be promptly evaluated. If the pain persists, see your doctor or go to the er.

Question 5

ate fast food last night. few hours afterward started feeling sick with sharp pain in pit of stomach below sternum. stomach cramps and queasy.

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Gall bladder?: You might have mild food poisoning.  You could have gall bladder issues.   If it persists, then see your doctor.

Question 6

regularly have a pain that feels like a tiny muscle cramp. it is 4" above belly button and 5" below sternum, slightly to right of center. what is it?

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Muscle spasm: It sounds like a muscle spasm or cramp. It could be in the muscles of the abdominal wall or the muscles in the small bowel or colon muscles. The pattern - when, relation to eating, relation to exercise, etc. Help sort out which it might be.

Question 7

stomach cramps in morning mostly when taking deep breath. endoscopy showed gastritis last month? related? got a massage yesterday. ate normal. ive dealt with costochondritis as well (related to rib/sternum?

Accepted Answer

: The general term "stomach cramps" can mean chest pain in the general abdominal area, caused by "costochondritis" or a rib separation from the sternum.  "Gastritis" found on endoscopy can also produce "stomach cramps" with "deep breaths", as the inflamed stomach is displaced somewhat by diaphragm movement.  Consult your primary care physician for guidance.

Question 8

my chest is cramping so bad and i have a terrible headache i'm also feeling cold and my temperture is 60.3 f what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal flu: First of all retake your temperature. I think 60.3 f° is an error. One of the lowest documented body temperatures from which anyone has recovered was 55.4 °f.  Anyway, seasonal flu is very common viral infection. Usually the condition resolves on its own with home care. Drink water and get a good rest. Nsaids (e.g.Aleve) are also recommended every 6 hours for pain. If concerned, see your pcp.

Question 9

i've been having chest pains that feel like cramps, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

# of things: It could be any of a number of things.  Your doctor should see you and do a history physical, possibly run some tests, then let you know what's going on.

Question 10

cramping just below the chest is common in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Chest pain is not common in pregnancy and should be promptly evaluated.

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I've had a pain in the middle of my chest right below my sternum and it goes into my left ribs. feels like almost a cramp. what could this be?

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I've had a fluttering or rushing feeling or right side below rib lately. today, i have burning or a cramping feeling in sternum. gallbladder problem?

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Burning sensation in sternum area... very uncomfortable... accompanied by some stomach cramps...

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Cramping pain stomach under sternum ulcer, help please?

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Ate fast food last night. few hours afterward started feeling sick with sharp pain in pit of stomach below sternum. stomach cramps and queasy.

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Regularly have a pain that feels like a tiny muscle cramp. it is 4" above belly button and 5" below sternum, slightly to right of center. what is it?

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Stomach cramps in morning mostly when taking deep breath. endoscopy showed gastritis last month? related? got a massage yesterday. ate normal. ive dealt with costochondritis as well (related to rib/sternum?

A member asked:

My chest is cramping so bad and i have a terrible headache i'm also feeling cold and my temperture is 60.3 f what is going on?

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I've been having chest pains that feel like cramps, what could it be?

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Cramping just below the chest is common in pregnancy?

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