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What Causes Sharp Pain In My Chest?

Hello, i would like to ask a question, i was woke up in the morning 4.30am by a sharp pain in my chest (right in the centre) i thought the pain would go away but it is still painful. Almost every movement i make i would feel the sharp pain esp when i am crouching or when i try to hug my own body.. please help!
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having muscular pain only.
But early morning chest pain can be due to cardiac cause. So better to get done ECG first to rule out cardiac cause.
If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause.
Your pain is worsening with movements, this also favours muscular cause.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take good pain killer and muscle relaxant.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In My Chest?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having muscular pain only. But early morning chest pain can be due to cardiac cause. So better to get done ECG first to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Your pain is worsening with movements, this also favours muscular cause. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Take good pain killer and muscle relaxant. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.