This just suddenly happened. I didn't do anything different then i normally do. But a week ago, i notice that my left side of my chest started to feel this stabbing pain...but it goes away quick..now it's gotten worst! like more constant and the pain shoots around the left side of my body only!! But mainly focus on the left chest around the stomach area. I went to the doc and they didn't know what's going on, and it's really bothering me..I got an x-ray but i have to wait for the result. So far they told me it could be shingle and i had chickenpox before when i was only 4. Im so worry. My lungs and heart are healthy. But when i got my bloodpressure check it was HIGH and it's ALWAY normal or near perfect. i never drink or smoke..im only 22!! Does anyone know what's wrong with me? or have a similar problem.
2006-06-11 07:18:39 · 13 answers · asked by corinna 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Your blood pressure is probably high from the anxiety. You might have an ulcer or gall bladder issue.
2006-06-11 07:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by BobTheBizGuru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pain sounds very similar to what my 21-year-old son experienced a few years ago. We were so worried. We were sure that he was having heart problems. He had just started university and was studying so hard, we were sure it was related to stress because his BP became elevated as well. However, he underwent many tests and it turned out to be a condition called costochrondritis. The pain gradually subsided over time and he never actually did require any treatment or medication. He has not had this pain for about 4 years now so hopefully it will not return.
"Costochondritis is a syndrome of chest wall pain that is due to inflammation of the cartilage and bones in the chest wall. Also called Tietze's Syndrome, costochondritis occurs when there is inflammation at the junction of the rib bone and breastbone (sternum). At this junction, there is cartilage joining these bones. This cartilage can become irritated and inflamed. Depending on the extent of the inflammation, this condition can be quite painful." My 20-year-old niece also experienced the same thing years ago and we had to rush her to the ER thinking she was having a heart attack. It also turned out to be costochrondritis. For some reason, young people seem to be most afflicted by this condition.
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2006-06-11 07:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The left side of your chest holds your heart. Your blood pressure is a direct effect of your heart working. Put two and two together. Your doctor will and probably order up more substantial heart tests and monotoring when the problem is only GAS! I've had high blood pressure and sharp pains for years. Docs told me to go fart...I did...and I feel so much better....
2006-06-11 07:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be pleurisy, if it is, then you must be in so much pain! I had pleurisy once, i was sitting outside a pub opposite a hospital, i was in real agony so i went over to the hospital, they took x rays, found nothing & sent me home like i was a mad drunk or something. Next day i went to see my doc as i thought i was dying & she said it was pleurisy. There is something called a pleura, which is between your lungs and your ribcage & it has two layers. One layer is on your ribcage & the other is on your lungs. Between these layers, there's a thin layer of liquid that oils the layers to let them move past each other when you breathe in & out. If your pleura is irritated, the two layers become uneven and this oily liquid gets sticky. The pain that you are feeling could be these layers rubbing together. Go & see your doctor please. Take care.
2016-03-27 00:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plurisry maybe, I had horrible chest pain once, I thought I was having a heart attack, i was 22 and freakin out, i was hospitalized nothing showed up on my x-rays but when the doc did some procedure where they look down your esophagus with a tiny camera he found fluid in my lungs which is called plurisy and can be treated, you will be ok just keep on top of it. good luck
2006-06-11 07:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by em 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Definitely Gall Bladder Problem, my sister had that for 2 weeks see your Doctor and have a light food diet until this goes away, and it will go away. No Need to worry.
2006-06-11 07:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by MIA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's classic symptoms of a gall bladder problem. I suggest you go to your doctor. It is NOT a heart problem.
2006-06-11 07:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be bad indigestion. The reason your BP may have been high is because you had this pain and/or you were at your doctors.
2006-06-11 07:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id lay down
2006-06-11 07:21:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have blocked memories of previous pain and injuries. Any memories of abuse? I know from experience, GP's just do not know.
2006-06-11 07:21:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋