Question 1

i have swollen lymph nodes in groin neck and clavicle area tightness in breast bone area & shortness of breath. ct scan of abdomen and chest xray fine?

Accepted Answer

Your findings are: surprising given the extent of your symptoms. Make an appointment at a university center for a second opinion.

Question 2

breast bone sometimes hurts ifi'm laying down and get up it hurts or just sitting doing whatever my chest tightness up then goes away then comes back ?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: Inflammation or arthritis where the ribs attach to the sternum.

Question 3

constant need to clear what feels like my upper chest also once or twice a day my chest right below breast bone is extremely tight it feels like someone has a rope wrapped around me?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptoms are more consistent with GERD than post nasal drainage. If symptoms persist or get worse, you should see a gastroenterologist. That substernal chest pain is less likely from the heart.

Question 4

when i take a deep breath my chest  breast/bone feels kind of tight and i can't go all the way? sometimes it makes me cough never had asthma

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: It sounds like you may be suffering from something called costochondritis. This is inflammation or swelling at the point where your ribs attach to your sternum or central chest bone. The inflammation is usually caused by a virus, and the pain is worst as the ribs expand during a deep inhalation. Ibuprofen can help. If the cough persists or worsens, see a physician for more help.

Question 5

i'm 20 (almost 21) and i have pain that seems to radiate from my sternum to the breast bone under my breasts. my breasts feel uncomfortable and my chest and neck seems tight. some times putting my hand on my sternum helps. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: Common cause of pain you are describing would be costochondritis. This is a condition that comes about because of inflammation between your rib and your sternum. Viral process will often initiate the problem.

Question 6

feel tight n i can breathe but ribs n back hurts n hurt touch my  breast bone. im 20  n have panic attacks. do u think heart attack , bren for all day?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: In a patient your age with no family history and a non-smoker, cardiac causes are less likely. Lung issues (such as a collapsed lung) can present with similar symptoms especially if you are short of breath. If you're breathing comfortably, and the symptoms are similar to previous panic attacks, then you could try treating as a panic attack and seek care if that is not helpful.

Question 7

i can't take a full breath it feels tight behind my breast bone slight ache  chest x-ray clear never had asthma? had for 2 months was 1st sore throet

Accepted Answer

Possible reflux: You may want to talk to your physician about possible gastroesophageal reflux disease.  GERD caused by increased gastric acid into the esophagus. The initial sore throat may have been your first symptoms which has now progressed to the pain you feel.  Follow up with your doctor and discuss this as a possible explanation of your symptoms.

Question 8

what is pain below breast bone?

Accepted Answer

L or R? Et cetera: Location, onset, radiation, aggravating or relieving factors, duration etc. Are all factors one needs to know to begin to answer your question.

Question 9

my breast bone has been hurting randomly. why?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Common cause of chest pain is costochondritis/ tietz syndrome which is an inflammation of cartilage and bone junction of the ribs with the sternal plate. This causes pain in the breast bone.

Question 10

stabbing chest pain right breast bone?

Accepted Answer

ER now!: Go to the er now! this could be heart related, an aortic problem, a pulmonary embolism (lung clot), or less severe - an infection or reflux disease. But i need lots more info about history, time course, symptoms, and labs to be sure.

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I have swollen lymph nodes in groin neck and clavicle area tightness in breast bone area & shortness of breath. ct scan of abdomen and chest xray fine?

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Breast bone sometimes hurts ifi'm laying down and get up it hurts or just sitting doing whatever my chest tightness up then goes away then comes back ?

A member asked:

Constant need to clear what feels like my upper chest also once or twice a day my chest right below breast bone is extremely tight it feels like someone has a rope wrapped around me?

A member asked:

When i take a deep breath my chest breast/bone feels kind of tight and i can't go all the way? sometimes it makes me cough never had asthma

A member asked:

I'm 20 (almost 21) and i have pain that seems to radiate from my sternum to the breast bone under my breasts. my breasts feel uncomfortable and my chest and neck seems tight. some times putting my hand on my sternum helps. what could this be?

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Feel tight n i can breathe but ribs n back hurts n hurt touch my breast bone. im 20 n have panic attacks. do u think heart attack , bren for all day?

A member asked:

I can't take a full breath it feels tight behind my breast bone slight ache chest x-ray clear never had asthma? had for 2 months was 1st sore throet

A member asked:

What is pain below breast bone?

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My breast bone has been hurting randomly. why?

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Stabbing chest pain right breast bone?

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