i have pain in my chest that is worse when i lift?

Question

I have like a stabbing pain above my right breast close to the center of my chest and it feels worse every time i lift my arms or take a deep breath?

Answer 1

Possibly serious: If your chest muscles are sore to touch or the pain can be reproduced with certain positions or movements, it's not serious and will improve with rest/time. But if you get a tight, heavy, or squeezing feeling deep in the chest with exercise such as walking or lifting, it's time to see your doctor as this may indicate a more serious problem.

Answer 2

Refrain from lifting: Don't forget to exhale as you lift, but would refrain from lifting until you get the chest pain checked out by your md.

Answer 3

Chest Pain for 6 hr: This could be very serious. Chest pain can occur with heart attacks, pulmonary problems, gastric regurgitation of stomach acid, gall bladder attack, gallstones and many other disorders. You should call 911 if you are still in trouble or get to the er

Answer 4

See your doctor: If you have chest pain that long you should go to the er asap.See some of the causes in the cartoon.

Answer 5

Many possibilities: Chest pain can come from many causes including heart, lungs, esophagus, rib cage and others. Not knowing your age, health history, family history, smoking history, cholesterol level, and additional information specific to this pain, it is impossible to tell exactly what is causing this pain. Best to see your family doctor or internist for a definitive answer as to the source of your pain.

Answer 6

CP: Chest pain can be due to- heart attacks, aneurysm, pericarditis, pleurisy, pneumonia, acid reflux, 'gas', esophagitis, pulmonary embolism, gall bladder disease, costochondritis, rib fractures, cancers etc. Get evaluated.

Answer 7

Any family doctor: Any regular doctor would be able to help you.

Answer 8

Chest pain = ER: All chest pain, especially unfamiliar chest pain, should be evaluated in an er by ekg, blood work, and physician exam. Time is tissue and anyone who may be having a heart attack should be evaluated as soon as possible.

Answer 9

Not necessarily: There are many factors involved to determine whether it a heart problem or not. Age, sex, family history of heart disease, hypercholesterolemia, other underlying causes diabetes, obesity etc. Having said that, at least you need to see your doctor if the pain persists.

Answer 10

What kind of pain: In your chest? Is it sharp or like pressure? How long does it last? Do you get them at rest or with activity? If you press on your chest do you get that same pain? How long has this been going on? Are there any other associated symptoms such as sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea? Did you exert yourself recently? Have you been evaluated by a cardiologist?

Answer 11

CP: Several reasons for chest pain. If you get lots of it, you need to get checked.

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