Question 1

hi doctor i have sharp chest pain that lasts 3 seconds

Accepted Answer

3 second pain: fleeting chest pain like that is rarely dangerous and may well be due to a musculoskeletal (chest wall) problem. Sounds irritating, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Question 2

what can cause 20kg weightloss unintentional, thirst, fatigue, sudden sharp chest pain,migraines,fainting,short sudden cognitive dysfunction,slurring,tremors,nausea&dizzy.liver tests neg-, hba1c 4,6,no fever or infections, normal thyroid function.

Accepted Answer

Cardiac evaluation: An evaluation for a cardiac cause and ruling out embolic events is advised. A blood count with differential, CRP and ESR are also suggested. Drink fluids, rest and monitor for fever.

Question 3

i often have sharp chest pain.. what could be the reason?

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Sharp Chest Pain: Sharp chest pain is not infrequently due to musculoskeletal problems. Coronary artery (heart) pain is more typically a dull continuous pain, increase with activity, just left of the sternum and radiating toward the left sholder. It gives a sensation that there is pressure upon the chest. This latter finding is important. A doctor visit for evaluation is necessary

Question 4

what can cause split second sharp chest pain?

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Not the heart: A myofascial syndrome can cause this. This is soreness in the muscle, ligaments, and soft tissues of the chest wall, cartilages,  and rib cage.

Question 5

what causes sudden onset of sharp chest pain when i bend over?

Accepted Answer

Persistent?: This pain might be related to a hiatal hernia, or just an irritated muscle or rib/cartilage structure in the chest wall. If it persists, see your health care provider.

Question 6

i'm a i'm a smoker and i'm having sharp chest pain it last about 3 to 4 minutes no other symptoms it comes and goes i can exercise going on for about 30 days?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Go see a doctor for a work up. Chest pain in a smoker needs an evaluation for ischemic heart disease. Other conditions like gastroesophagel reflux, costocondritis, panic among others need to be excluded.

Question 7

what causes 19 yr to wake from sleep with sharp chest pain on left side for 2-3 min no other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: At 19 sharp chest pain likely related to some type of pleurisy or chest wall pain.  GERD another possibility.  although less likely a more serious cause would be PE.
Usually at your age a bop and smoking would need to be involved. cardiac can be cause, but usually associated with drug use at your age.

Question 8

my teen has intermitant sharp chest pain . he said last time that it spread after to his left side and felt like it was "protruding". what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Almost certainly ben: Although it could be serious things in the lungs or heart, it is likely either minor arthritis of the chest (ribs), "growing pains, and/or anxiety. www.thepmc.org.

Question 9

i'm 20 years old and have been having random sessions of sharp chest pain, mostly during inhalation. what could be the the possible cause?

Accepted Answer

See the doctor: In a young person, cardiac disease is uncommon, but it can happen and pain with inspriation can be a sign of lung disease, pleursey or a fractured rib.  I would see my physician as soon as possible.

Question 10

what causes a sharp chest pain when inhaling?

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Multiple things: Could be a problem with skin, nerves, muscle, shoulder, lung, heart, or stomach. See your doctor for a more thorough history, physical exam and further evaluation. If you sleep on your stomach you could have a neck strain that radiates pain to the chest or arm. Get checked out just to make sure.

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What can cause 20kg weightloss unintentional, thirst, fatigue, sudden sharp chest pain,migraines,fainting,short sudden cognitive dysfunction,slurring,tremors,nausea&dizzy.liver tests neg-, hba1c 4,6,no fever or infections, normal thyroid function.

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I often have sharp chest pain.. what could be the reason?

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What can cause split second sharp chest pain?

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What causes sudden onset of sharp chest pain when i bend over?

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I'm a i'm a smoker and i'm having sharp chest pain it last about 3 to 4 minutes no other symptoms it comes and goes i can exercise going on for about 30 days?

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What causes 19 yr to wake from sleep with sharp chest pain on left side for 2-3 min no other symptoms.

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My teen has intermitant sharp chest pain . he said last time that it spread after to his left side and felt like it was "protruding". what can this be?

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I'm 20 years old and have been having random sessions of sharp chest pain, mostly during inhalation. what could be the the possible cause?

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What causes a sharp chest pain when inhaling?

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