Tightning just below sternum like a belt being tightened

Question 1

Felt sick then sudden excritiating chest pain lasting 5 minutes. sternum feels tight and full?

Answer

Chest pain: Go see a doctor asap and get checked. Go now if this is new and is accompanied by shortness of breath and/or nausea, sweating, dizziness, or if you ha... Read More

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Question 2

The past few weeks when i lay on my side my chest feels extremely tight & feel pressure on my sternum as well. had a c section3 weeks ago.related?

Answer

Usually muscle : Strain but go see your dr just to be sure there's no clot in the lungs. Take care!

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Question 3

All day sharp pain from sternum across right side of chest when twisting right.same pain on left side just now upon turning left.upper back tight.help?

Answer

Musculoskeletal pain: It sounds like musculoskeletal pain. But any pain coming from chest should be evaluated, just to make sure that you don't have any cardiac condition o... Read More

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Pain: You could have ribs or thoracic vertebrae out of place. Go see a do who does manipulation, for an osteopathic treatment. One trip may just do it!

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Question 4

I have had this pain right below sternum its very painful i can feel like a tight knot is it colon or hernia? i have tightness all way across too.

Answer

Probably not, but...: Your depicted scenario may not suggest concerning colon or hernia. But, it's a good idea to watch, collect, and record the detailed feature and degree... Read More

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Question 5

Is a burning/painful sensation in my sternum normal one week post breast augmentation and should they feel like they are stretched as tight as the canvas on a drum???

Answer

Yes the burning pain is most likely from slight damage to nerves and their regeneration. Normal to feel stretched as the implants are probably under t... Read More

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Question 6

Feel like i can't get enough air sharp pain upper left chest tight or heavy near sternum not dizzy or fatigued third time it's happened in 2 years?

Answer

Chest pain + dyspnea: Chest pain and shortness of breath should be evaluated at the ER or at least urgent care. Call 911, if it doesn't subside within 5 minutes at most.

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Question 7

Tight pain in upper left abdomen. under breast near sternum. feels like it's being torn,stomped on,like it's going to pop and bust or feels like it's enlarged. sometimes pain radiates to my back. sometimes the pain feels like a burn. what is this?

Answer

LUQ anatomy: Anatomically, the left upper quadrant (luq) of abdomen includes: spleen, pancreatic tail, stomach, descending duodenum, splenic flexure of the colon, ... Read More

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Question 8

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?

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 yo... Read More

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Question 9

Woman 30y.o.for 1 week i have mild localised pain on a small area where sternum and ribcage meet next to my left breast.it hurts when i press it or lie on it like i have a bruise but i dont.i also have some tight muslces on my left shoulder blade ?

Answer

Most likely there is inflammation of the chest wall, costochondral inflammation, if you are otherwise healthy. A local heating pad may provide relief.... Read More

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Question 10

Tight feeling in middle of chest round the sternum, feels as though i need to stretch it, feels a bit sore and uncomfortable also, what could this be?

Answer

Chest wall strain: Just like other parts of your body, the rib cage has muscles, nerves and connective tissue. There is also a joint of sorts where the rib meets the br... Read More

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Tightning just below sternum like a belt being tightened

Felt sick then sudden excritiating chest pain lasting 5 minutes. sternum feels tight and full?

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The past few weeks when i lay on my side my chest feels extremely tight & feel pressure on my sternum as well. had a c section3 weeks ago.related?

All day sharp pain from sternum across right side of chest when twisting right.same pain on left side just now upon turning left.upper back tight.help?

I have had this pain right below sternum its very painful i can feel like a tight knot is it colon or hernia? i have tightness all way across too.

Is a burning/painful sensation in my sternum normal one week post breast augmentation and should they feel like they are stretched as tight as the canvas on a drum???

Feel like i can't get enough air sharp pain upper left chest tight or heavy near sternum not dizzy or fatigued third time it's happened in 2 years?

Tight pain in upper left abdomen. under breast near sternum. feels like it's being torn,stomped on,like it's going to pop and bust or feels like it's enlarged. sometimes pain radiates to my back. sometimes the pain feels like a burn. what is this?

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?

Woman 30y.o.for 1 week i have mild localised pain on a small area where sternum and ribcage meet next to my left breast.it hurts when i press it or lie on it like i have a bruise but i dont.i also have some tight muslces on my left shoulder blade ?

Tight feeling in middle of chest round the sternum, feels as though i need to stretch it, feels a bit sore and uncomfortable also, what could this be?

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