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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Chest?

hello,
i have been having a burning pain that is constant and about every 15 minutes gets sharp and stabbing in my chest between my breast. its been more than 24 hours of constant pain and nothing is relieving the pain. the pain is now wrapping around to my upper back area also. what do u think it is
Fri, 30 Dec 2016
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

According to history most probably it is gastritis or acid reflux like condition.....

Before labelling it as this problem rule out cardiac cause by EKG and Auscultation(although seem less likely)
If specific cause found than treated accordingly

For reflux or gastritis induced burning pain omeprazole Capsule can be prescribed that is 20mg capsule taken one hour before meal

Avoid excess spicy foods

Head elevated while sleeping by putting pillow below head

Avoid smoking if habit

Excess coffee, chocolate avoided

Take care

Consult physician for examination with keeping all this in mind

Hope your concern solved

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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Chest?

Hi welcome to the health care magic According to history most probably it is gastritis or acid reflux like condition..... Before labelling it as this problem rule out cardiac cause by EKG and Auscultation(although seem less likely) If specific cause found than treated accordingly For reflux or gastritis induced burning pain omeprazole Capsule can be prescribed that is 20mg capsule taken one hour before meal Avoid excess spicy foods Head elevated while sleeping by putting pillow below head Avoid smoking if habit Excess coffee, chocolate avoided Take care Consult physician for examination with keeping all this in mind Hope your concern solved