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On And Off Throbbing At Base Of Throat Along With Sharp Picking Pain In Upper Left Chest, Difficulty Breathing. Heart Related?
I have started having throbbing not painful at base of my throat above collar bone sometimes this occurs along with sharp picking pains in upper left chest and i feel like i cant breath in enough air my breathing is almost like when a person hyperventilates quick short breaths i make myself take in nice slow deep breaths but i am frightened that its heart related do you have any information that could help
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
Hi,
It seem like a costochondritis which is inflammation of rib joints. Still its a chest pain and it needs to be investigated, you will need to have an EKG to check the issues is related to heart or not. Please have it done as soon as possible.
Thanks.
Dr.JAY PATEL.
It seem like a costochondritis which is inflammation of rib joints. Still its a chest pain and it needs to be investigated, you will need to have an EKG to check the issues is related to heart or not. Please have it done as soon as possible.
Thanks.
Dr.JAY PATEL.
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