Every time I swallow I get a sharp pain at the base of my sternum. It doesn't hurt when I breathe softly, but I can feel it if I bend over backwards. It has been like this for three days and shows no signs of easing. What could it be?
2007-01-11 11:42:20 · 5 answers · asked by Acerus 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It could be anything from a pulled muscle, bending over backwards could cause it. It could be a hernia, it could be a digestive thing maybe try some maalox or another antacid that might help. Try advil and if it eases it it is probably a muscle. Then it might take a few weeks to heal with medication and rest, not bending over backwards. If not go see a Dr. Good luck.
2007-01-11 11:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like acid reflux. Do you exercise regularly??? Do you sit for long stretch of time without moving, standing up walk for 5 or 10 minutes??? Seems like you need stretching exercise once in a while whilest you sit at the desk ( assuming that's what you were doing when this happened ) Certainly, more environmental description will help to clarify your situation.
2007-01-11 11:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by frank L L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse. Any chest pain could be life threatening, see a doctor. It sounds like possible heart trouble.
2007-01-11 11:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude just be happy your not 17 and had a heart attack last month... it sucks to die once... you don't know what pain is. my chest still hurts where i got the paddles...
2007-01-11 11:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by The Jew 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have this checked by you Dr. immediatley and he may send you to a Specialist perhaps a Gasternologist.
But, Please don't wait yesterday would have been good.
Good Luck
Diana
2007-01-11 12:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by Diana D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋