Question 1

two nights ago i was awakened by a pain in my chest behind my sternum. the pain (dull stabbing pain) was only upon exhalation. applying pressure alliviated the pain slightly.lasted for about 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

Chest Pain: Chest pain appears in many forms, ranging from a sharp stab to a dull ache. Sometimes chest pain feels crushing or burning. In certain cases, the pain travels up the neck, into the jaw, and then radiates to the back or down one or both arms.

Many different problems can cause chest pain. Because chest pain can indicate a serious problem, it's important to seek immediate medical help.

Question 2

i have a pain/pressure between my ribs in the center of my chest and stomach. also aching behind my left knee. been a couple of days. whats wrong? :(

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Hard to connect: Those symptoms are difficult to connect without more history. Any pain or pressure in the center of the chest should raise the possibility of heart problems, although GI are more common. If you have pain with exertion, nausea/vomiting, sweating or radiation of the pain to arm or jaw be seen right away. Some unusual arthritis problems can hit several areas. If continues be seen.

Question 3

what causes a right chest pain/pressure like and it is worse when sleeping.it is accompanied by a funny feeling jaw on the right side.the pain is more behind the breast bone?

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: During sleep, it is often possible for stressful dreams to cause chest pain.  Women do not have the same symptoms of cardiac insufficiency ("angina") as males, and "jaw discomfort" may indicate coronary compromise (angina). See a cardiologist for guidance and appropriate testing.

Question 4

chest pain behind sternum . ecg heart enz echo cardiac ok.dr say reflux with allergy. should i worry about heart?normal blood  pressure and heart rate

Accepted Answer

Don't give up: It's normal to be concerned about your health, and to worry why you feel bad. The possibilities are numerous--ranging from acid reflux (i.e., heartburn) or a peptic ulcer to pancreatic or biliary disease ; even stress. Alarm signs include weight loss, bleeding, recurrent vomiting, significant tenderness. Whatever the cause, you're appropriately anxious about it and should seek additional help.

Question 5

taken meds for stomach acid for two months, not really helping, still burning, fast stomach , feeling of pressure by mid breastbone, what can be probl?

Accepted Answer

Severe GERD: If you have failed medication management then you need to be evaluated by a gastroenterologist or surgeon that does egd. You could be eroding your esophageal lining and this can lead to precancerous cell development ( barrett's). Good luck and i hope you are feeling better soon.

Question 6

on son breastbone feels like a smooth transition lump. he complains it hurts there, hurts to press and says heart hurts a lot and pressure to breath!

Accepted Answer

Breast bone swelling: If he has not been  injured.chances are it is pectus carinatum which is abnormality of the breast bone and that is benign
he needs to be checked for injury 
a benign breast bone abnormality will remain and the developing muscles will cover it
If he stops touching it it should not hurt

Question 7

intermittent left sided chest pain and pressure?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: With symptoms this complex, you owe it to yourself to call your doctor to help you make sense out of them.

Question 8

pressure left side of ribs also pressure under chest?

Accepted Answer

Get checked out: The greatest concern is the possibility of a heart condition.  This could be a musculoskeletal problem, but better to be safe than sorry.  Discuss with your physician or go to the er.

Question 9

how do you treat pain/pressure on left side of chest?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Treatment depends on causes of pain or pressure, it is best to see doctor for proper med and evaluation.

Question 10

does anxiety cause my chest to feel pressure and heavy!?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety shows itself: In may ways.  One can mentally obsess over things that frighten the person or do behaviors to keep danger away, e..g, ritual behaviors, checking and re-checking.  Physically there can be heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, sleeplessness, etc.  Please go to a mental health professional for support if you think you have an anxiety disorder.  Please stay w/doc also.

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Two nights ago i was awakened by a pain in my chest behind my sternum. the pain (dull stabbing pain) was only upon exhalation. applying pressure alliviated the pain slightly.lasted for about 3 hours?

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I have a pain/pressure between my ribs in the center of my chest and stomach. also aching behind my left knee. been a couple of days. whats wrong? :(

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What causes a right chest pain/pressure like and it is worse when sleeping.it is accompanied by a funny feeling jaw on the right side.the pain is more behind the breast bone?

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Chest pain behind sternum . ecg heart enz echo cardiac ok.dr say reflux with allergy. should i worry about heart?normal blood pressure and heart rate

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Taken meds for stomach acid for two months, not really helping, still burning, fast stomach , feeling of pressure by mid breastbone, what can be probl?

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On son breastbone feels like a smooth transition lump. he complains it hurts there, hurts to press and says heart hurts a lot and pressure to breath!

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Intermittent left sided chest pain and pressure?

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Pressure left side of ribs also pressure under chest?

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How do you treat pain/pressure on left side of chest?

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Does anxiety cause my chest to feel pressure and heavy!?

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