Hey umm ive been getting sharp pains in my chest im only 19 .?

Question

IVe been getting randome chest pains pretty much on te left side and right side and center !!! Ive been smoking for 3 years on and off and have asthma which is pretty stupid ,trying to quite. Well They are mostly sharp pains really random and last like 1 or 2 seconds ! I get like 12 of these pains a day mostly at night before sleep !!What might this be ?should i seek to a hospital ?Is this a sign of any heart deases or lung cancer ?Im just really curious and worried !!

Answer 1

Do the pains feel like they are in the muscle, or do they feel deeper? I was having pains like you are, only on the left side though, at 23. I went to a doctor who told me they were probably just muscle spasms from an intercostal rib injury or strain. After a little time off from lifting they went away, and I've been able to manage their recurrence by improving my flexibility in my chest.

I would still recommend you go to a doctor, though. They gave me a full check up and an electrocardiogram just to make sure everything was ok.

Answer 2

If you are having severe pain, crushing, squeezing, or pressure in your chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or if the pain moves into your neck, left shoulder, arm, or jaw, go immediately to a hospital emergency department. Do not drive yourself. Call 911 for emergency transport.


Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms you can have. It is sometimes difficult even for a doctor or other medical professional to tell what is causing chest pain and whether it is life threatening.

Any part of the chest can cause pain in the chest, including the heart, lungs, esophagus, muscle, bone, and skin.


Because of the complex nerve distribution in the body, chest pain may come from another part of the body.


The stomach or other organs in the belly (abdomen), for example, can cause chest pain.
Potentially life-threatening causes of chest pain are as follows:

Heart attack (also known as an acute myocardial infarction): A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the arteries that supply the heart (coronary arteries) becomes blocked. With decreased blood flow, the muscle of the heart does not receive enough oxygen. This causes damage and deterioration of the heart muscle.


Angina: Angina is chest pain related to an imbalance between the oxygen demand of the heart and the amount of oxygen delivered via the blood. It is caused by blockage or narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. Angina is different from a heart attack in that the arteries are not completely blocked. Also, angina causes little or no permanent damage to the heart. Stable angina occurs while exercising and goes away with rest. Unstable angina is not relieved by rest or actually occurs at rest.


Aortic dissection: The aorta is the main artery that supplies blood to the vital organs of the body, such as the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and intestines. Dissection means a tear in the inner lining of the aorta. This can cause massive internal bleeding and interrupt blood flow to the vital organs.


Pulmonary embolus: A pulmonary embolus is a blood clot in one of the major blood vessels that supplies the lungs. It is a potentially life-threatening cause of chest pain but is not associated with the heart.


Spontaneous pneumothorax: This condition occurs when air enters the saclike space between the chest wall and the lung tissue. Normally, negative pressure in the chest cavity allows the lungs to expand. When a spontaneous pneumothorax occurs, air enters the chest cavity. When the pressure balance is lost, the lung is unable to re-expand. This is often called a collapsed lung.


Perforated viscus: A perforated viscus is a hole or teat in the wall of any area of the gastrointestinal tract. This allows air to enter the abdominal cavity. Air in the abdominal cavity irritates the diaphragm, which can cause chest pain.


Cocaine-induced chest pain: Cocaine causes the blood vessels in the body to constrict. This can decrease blood flow to the heart, which causes chest pain. Cocaine also accelerates the progression of atherosclerosis, which is a risk factor for a heart attack. Although cocaine can cause these changes in the body, the possibility of a heart attack cannot be ruled out without proper medical evaluation. Go to the nearest hospital emergency department for medical attention.

Answer 3

Go to a doctor immediately, it may be nothing but its always better to be safe than sorry. Since you have asthma you need to see them anyway, as for the smoking please quit while you are still young and have a better chance at it , there are so many programs out there that will help one of the most effective is the shot....ask your doctor about it. If you have insurance it should pay for it, if not its still worth the money....good health now will make your life much better later on.

Answer 4

The burning is probably her/his head pushing down on your pelvic area. The baby is a lot lower now and new parts of your body are having to adjust. The pain in your legs and tightenings are the same thing; only her pressure on the nerves that run through there. I started that about 37 weeks too and I had her at 38 weeks and 4 days, Good Luck!!

Answer 5

you have almost certainly got a build up of gastric wind(indigestion) and the pain can be extreme,, often confused with plural(lung)problems or even cardiac(heart) problems
try eating less food more often and chew your food properly.. some good relief can be had by eating sherbet or an over the counter remedy such as aludrox(milky chalk)or even simple rennies help.. controlled diet less spices and more fruit and veg for you my friend..
for peace of mind a visit to the doc would not go wrong especially if it happens often,,
happy living

Answer 6

You could be smoking too much, or it could actually be your gall bladder. Just stop smoking and get to a doc. Better safe than sorry!

Answer 7

go see a doctor.