Gilbert, AZ
A 17-year-old male asked:
my heart feels almost numb and whenever i cough it feels like something jolts from my heart area down thru my chest and its really concerning me?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Robert Stachler answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Costochondritis: This is just some inflammation around the rib and hurts when you cough. Do not worry. Take some Motrin and it should resolve i'm a few days. Good luck and feel better!
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