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What Causes Tightness And Sharp Pain In The Chest?
Hello, for the past few weeks my chest has been feeling tight with the occasional sharp pain, mainly when I am either sitting or laying down. When I stand up and stretch to relieve the irritation, my sternum pops and my chest feels great. This occurs 2 to 3 times a day, mainly when I wake up and driving or sitting at work. The pain is not agonizing, but more of a annoying feelings. Any suggestions? Is it possibly I need to go to a chiropractor.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion it is mostly due to musculoskeletal pain. But we have to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes first.
So please get done
1. ECG to rule out cardiac cause.
2. Chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary FunctionTest) to rule out lung causes.
If both of the above are normal than no need to worry. It must be musculoskeletal pain only. So try to follow these.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and heavy exersion.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Take good painkiller with muscle relaxant.
In my opinion it is mostly due to musculoskeletal pain. But we have to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes first.
So please get done
1. ECG to rule out cardiac cause.
2. Chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary FunctionTest) to rule out lung causes.
If both of the above are normal than no need to worry. It must be musculoskeletal pain only. So try to follow these.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and heavy exersion.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Take good painkiller with muscle relaxant.
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