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What Causes Sharp Chest Pain?
Question: I get sharp pain right chest, every two three days, very sharp, last only secton. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Neurological pathology suspected
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
A sharp pain in the chest region raises the possibility neurological disorder most probably herpes zoster infection affecting a specific dermatome.
Have you had similar history in past?
This is one of the possibility of many other possibilities, however, this is most probable on the basis of history.
Herpes zoster is a viral infection infecting the nerves.
This is the same virus which causes chicken pox.
The virus remains dormant for years together and flares up in cases of immunosuppression or stress.
You need to consult your physician for clinical assessment and further work up.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Neurological pathology suspected
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
A sharp pain in the chest region raises the possibility neurological disorder most probably herpes zoster infection affecting a specific dermatome.
Have you had similar history in past?
This is one of the possibility of many other possibilities, however, this is most probable on the basis of history.
Herpes zoster is a viral infection infecting the nerves.
This is the same virus which causes chicken pox.
The virus remains dormant for years together and flares up in cases of immunosuppression or stress.
You need to consult your physician for clinical assessment and further work up.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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