Question 1

what does it mean when you have a sharp pains in chest/heart area?

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Depends: You may consult this site for information on this topic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838
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Question 2

sharp pains in chest, mainly in center, radiates all around ribs. what does this sound like and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: Chest pain has numerous possible causes. You should have a doctor evaluate the issue.

Question 3

31yo f, stress lately also i haven't slept more than 3 hrs a night in over 30 days now i'm having sharp pains in chest nauseated should i go to er?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Best to be safe with the chest pain, but it does sound like you may be stressed as you mentioned.  Get an eval to be safe acutely, that you have no heart issues, and then most likely you will need to follow-up with your Family Doc to get your anxiety treated.  Best wishes

Question 4

have light pain in jaw towards chin comes an goes sharp pains in chest to right changes to left sometimes 2 ekgs were fine the past 5 months anxiety?

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Anxiety: symptoms are not a sign of illness, they are the mind's ability to produce the "flight or fight" response which gives rise to many physiological changes include nausea, sob, insomnia, dry mouth, aphasia, tremor and sweating. Depending on the cause of your anxiety symptoms, your health care provider can recommend appropriate treatment.

Question 5

cough started 4 days ago steadily getting worse sharp pains in chest when coughing only hard to breathe when coughing worse when laying or out in cold?

Accepted Answer

Check up needed: You should be seen if the chest pain is present, if the coughing worsens, or if you develop a temp.

This could be a viral process, but also the start of a bacterial infection.

If not improving, or worsening, then see DR

Question 6

sharp pains in chest, shoulder blade, upper/lower abdomen, middle/lower back and kidney areas. deep breathes and laying down made it worse.

Accepted Answer

Exam Time: Your symptoms are diffuse and could reflect several different processes. You should see a medical practitioner to sort them out. You might have a lung issue, like a partially collapsed lung, a kidney problem, other abdominal problems like ulcer, appendicitis or colon irritation, and/or muscle strains. This is a good time to see a health professional.

Question 7

sharp pains in chest  pain in shoulder blade down to bottom ribs , cough , spit up is almost yellow , sore to breathe pain gets worse with deep breath?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy: Your symptoms suggest pleurisy. This can be caused by either a virus or by bacteria. You need to see your doctor for appropriate evaluation which may include a chest x-ray and/or blood work. If bacterial, antibiotics are advised, In either case, anti-inflammatory drugs can provide great relief. Warm regards.

Question 8

i am 38 years old. i have had a burning chest pain for almost 24 hours, sometimes sharp pains. what might be happening?

Accepted Answer

Exam recommended: Burning chest discomfort may be.due to an inflamed esophagus but to be sure, I recommend that your physician examine you. If it's felt to be esophagitis, you will be instructed to follow a bland diet, abstain from smoking, alcohol and caffeine, use an antacid maalox or gelusil and,if you can take it, daily prilosec will be prescribed.

Question 9

chest pain in sternum, lump is painful when i put pressure on it. sharp pains that comes and goes every hour or so. tried lots of things but no help?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you: have some kind of a chest wall problem. You need to see a health care provider for an evaluation. This does not sound like a cardiac or pulmonary issue.

Question 10

one of my friends has been complaining about sudden sharp pains in their left shoulder. they have no chest pain. should i take her to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

If not better soon: Give a few days.  Apply some moist heat, take some NSAIDs for pain and anti-inflammatory effect, and don't re-injure or traumatize (take it easy).  If not better in few days, arm gets numb/tingling, or use of arm is interfered with by pain - go see your doc for a good history and exam with possible xray if needed.  Be well!

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What does it mean when you have a sharp pains in chest/heart area?

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Sharp pains in chest, mainly in center, radiates all around ribs. what does this sound like and what should i do?

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31yo f, stress lately also i haven't slept more than 3 hrs a night in over 30 days now i'm having sharp pains in chest nauseated should i go to er?

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Have light pain in jaw towards chin comes an goes sharp pains in chest to right changes to left sometimes 2 ekgs were fine the past 5 months anxiety?

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Cough started 4 days ago steadily getting worse sharp pains in chest when coughing only hard to breathe when coughing worse when laying or out in cold?

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Sharp pains in chest, shoulder blade, upper/lower abdomen, middle/lower back and kidney areas. deep breathes and laying down made it worse.

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Sharp pains in chest pain in shoulder blade down to bottom ribs , cough , spit up is almost yellow , sore to breathe pain gets worse with deep breath?

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I am 38 years old. i have had a burning chest pain for almost 24 hours, sometimes sharp pains. what might be happening?

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Chest pain in sternum, lump is painful when i put pressure on it. sharp pains that comes and goes every hour or so. tried lots of things but no help?

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One of my friends has been complaining about sudden sharp pains in their left shoulder. they have no chest pain. should i take her to the doctor?

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