Question 1

will advil (ibuprofen) help my chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Advil (ibuprofen): If musculoskeletal chest pain it'll help, it heart attack or pulmonary embolus...Not likely.

Question 2

i took off my bra, now i have constant shooting chest pain since 10 pm.  i took advil (ibuprofen) around 11pm and it didn't help. its 3am now?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Sounds like costochondritis. Suggest Ibuprofen 600 mg three times per day with food for 2-3 days. ALWAYS with food.

Question 3

i have been diagnosed with constochrondritis.  ibuprofen doesn't  help me 600 mg or 800 mg it's been two years no relief from the chest pain.

Accepted Answer

Consider cause: Infectious (bacterial or fungal) costochondritis should be treated initially with intravenous (in the vein or iv) antibiotics. Afterward, antibiotics by mouth or by IV should be continued for another two to three weeks to complete the therapy.Surgery for costochondritis
surgical removal of the sore cartilage may be required if there is no response to medical therapy for costochondritis.

Question 4

when i woke up this morning i had sharp back pains, i stretched and took advil, (ibuprofen) i feel better... but now i'm having chest pain.. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Tell your parents: Drink some cold milk and see if the pain doesn't get better.  It maybe your stomach is upset from the medicine.  You should also see a doctor today.

Question 5

hi i'm a 16 year old female and i take advil (ibuprofen) about once daily and have for years. lately i get light chest pain when i take it. is this connected?

Accepted Answer

Possible.Stop advil (ibuprofen): Long term use  can cause irritation of esophagus there by causing chest pain - GERD and  chest pain see a Gastroenterology. you might need evaluation  for possible gastric ulcer -GERD . why a young person like you need to take advil. OTC Nexium (esomeprazole) is worth a try. stop advil

Question 6

can 4 days of ibuprofen use cause chest pain a day after stopping ?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen: Short answer. No it shouldn not. Whatever is causing it has nothing to do with Ibuprofen

Question 7

help please! is chest pain caused by ibuprofen serious or just an annoyance?

Accepted Answer

How much ibuprophen?: If you take more than a few pills daily for a while you could be having an ulcer or stomach bleeding. If your stool is black it could confirm that suspicion. These drugs used in large amounts can cause many health problems.

Question 8

for two days i have had right sided chest pain. i took several doses of ibuprofen that helped a bit bit it's still there. it does hurt upon inhalation?

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation : Pleurisy will be an important consideration. May need an x-ray.

Question 9

mild chest pain that feels worse when i press on it. feels like a muscle but i'm not sure. cause by exercise? ibuprofen helps.

Accepted Answer

Chest pain : If local palpation exactly reproduces symptoms then likely it's  a  local musculoskeletal chest pain that should resolve &amp; respond to mild OTC analgesics

Question 10

chest pain that won't go away. i take advil (ibuprofen) and still have pain in back,chest,shoulder after fall. can it be heart after 8 months of pain?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Heart issues at your age are rare, especially in light of your fall history.  May represent a rib fracture or spine fracture near thoracic nerve root .  If not acute changes over the last 8 months, then schedule appointment with your doctor. If a sudden change occurs or shortness of breath develops then report to ER

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Does ibuprofen help chest pain

A member asked:

Will advil (ibuprofen) help my chest pain?

A member asked:

I took off my bra, now i have constant shooting chest pain since 10 pm. i took advil (ibuprofen) around 11pm and it didn't help. its 3am now?

A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with constochrondritis. ibuprofen doesn't help me 600 mg or 800 mg it's been two years no relief from the chest pain.

A member asked:

When i woke up this morning i had sharp back pains, i stretched and took advil, (ibuprofen) i feel better... but now i'm having chest pain.. what could it be?

A member asked:

Hi i'm a 16 year old female and i take advil (ibuprofen) about once daily and have for years. lately i get light chest pain when i take it. is this connected?

A member asked:

Can 4 days of ibuprofen use cause chest pain a day after stopping ?

A member asked:

Help please! is chest pain caused by ibuprofen serious or just an annoyance?

A member asked:

For two days i have had right sided chest pain. i took several doses of ibuprofen that helped a bit bit it's still there. it does hurt upon inhalation?

A member asked:

Mild chest pain that feels worse when i press on it. feels like a muscle but i'm not sure. cause by exercise? ibuprofen helps.

A member asked:

Chest pain that won't go away. i take advil (ibuprofen) and still have pain in back,chest,shoulder after fall. can it be heart after 8 months of pain?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?