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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Middle Of The Chest?

Hi there , I recently had dinner and ran downstairs to the kitchen and on my way back up I had a sharp pain in the middle of my chest. It was scary but lasted a second. I also suffer from fibromyalgia and always fear it is my heart. I am only 20. What can this be?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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In my opinion you should first get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If it is normal than I think GERD is the cause. It is Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter.
Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come and cause the symptom of central chest pain.
So try to follow these fof better control of GERD.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals. Take frequent small meals. Avoid stress and anxiety.
2. Avoid routine use of painkillers. Take it only when required.
3. Take protin pump inhibitors.
4. Go for walk after meaks.
5. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you are taking. Loose weight if you are obese.
6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Middle Of The Chest?

Thanks for question on HCM. In my opinion you should first get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If it is normal than I think GERD is the cause. It is Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come and cause the symptom of central chest pain. So try to follow these fof better control of GERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals. Take frequent small meals. Avoid stress and anxiety. 2. Avoid routine use of painkillers. Take it only when required. 3. Take protin pump inhibitors. 4. Go for walk after meaks. 5. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you are taking. Loose weight if you are obese. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed.