Chest Pains?

Question

Ok i have allready asked this but didnt quite get what i want..

My chest pains i get when i lay down..

It doesnt really hurt that bad it just like shock for 1 second then goes could it be the way im lieing or something?

Answer 1

could be a heart attack....go to the ER. asp
Overview

There are many different causes of chest pains. Some of these causes are life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Angina at rest, and heart attack caused by a blood clot in a coronary artery are the most common causes. Less common, but also life-threatening, conditions that cause chest pain include aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax.

Any serious chest pain should receive prompt medical attention. Medications and treatments are available to improve the chances of surviving a life-threatening cause of chest pain, and the sooner these therapies are initiated, the greater the chance to prevent death.

Angina
The heart receives blood and oxygen from three coronary arteries. If a blockage develops in one of these arteries and prevents sufficient blood and oxygen to flow to the heart, chest pain can occur. The discomfort this causes is called angina. Angina is frequently brought on by physical exertion or stress, which increase the heart's demand for blood and oxygen. Anginal pains usually last several minutes and typically are relieved by relaxing or stopping the activity that brought on the episode. Angina sometimes manifests as a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest. The pains often are felt in the neck, jaw, back, and arms as well. Patients also may experience sweating or "clamminess," shortness of breath, nausea, and a feeling similar to indigestion.

Anginal pain that occurs only with exertion is usually caused by a fixed blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries. Pain that occurs without exertion (i.e., at rest) may result not only from plaque build-up, but also from a blood clot that has formed in the artery. If the blood clot grows to completely block the artery, it can cause a heart attack. Anyone experiencing angina at rest should seek prompt medical attention. Medications are available to help prevent blood clots from completely blocking the coronary artery and causing a heart attack.

Heart Attack
Although a heart attack is classically associated with severe pain across the chest, many people feel only a tightness or squeezing sensation in the chest. The discomfort of a heart attack may be confined to the arm, upper back, neck, or jaw. Some people only experience a feeling of indigestion, nausea, shortness of breath, or sweating. The discomfort associated with a heart attack usually lasts several hours.

Anyone experiencing symptoms associated with a heart attack that last more than 15 to 30 minutes requires immediate medical attention. Medications and treatments can dissolve the blood clot and restore blood flow to the heart. The sooner these are administered, the more heart muscle can be saved.

Pericarditis
A less common cause of chest pain originating in the heart is pericarditis, inflammation of the pericardium (the membrane that covers the heart). Pericarditis pains can be sharp or dull and can last days. They are sometimes worse when lying down and eased by sitting up and leaning forward. Pericarditis may be caused by a viral infection, but in many cases the cause is not determined.

What to do When Experiencing Chest Pains
If the cause of chest pain is unclear or suggests a life-threatening condition, go promptly to a hospital emergency room. People who may be having a heart attack or another life-threatening condition should not drive to the hospital and should call immediately for emergency attention. In many areas, emergency medical service is available by dialing 911.

An evaluation of the characteristics of the pain or discomfort is made to help identify the particular medical problem. Tests performed in the emergency room to help determine the cause of chest pain include electrocardiogram (ECG), chest x-ray, blood oxygen level, and certain blood chemical tests. When the chest pain is thought to be angina, other tests that may be performed include a treadmill stress test, nuclear scan, stress echo study, and cardiac catheterization.

Chest pain is an extremely serious symptom because it may indicate an immediate heart attack. Because of the risk of heart attack, seek emergency professional medical attention immediately for any type of chest pain or chest tightness.It is sadly all too common for people to misdiagnose chest pain as something milder (e.g. heartburn, angina), when in fact it does come from a heart attack. It is also possible to have a heart attack without chest pain; see symptoms of heart attack.

Another common cause of sudden chest pain is an panic attack (anxiety attack) where it is common for people to rush to the hospital believing they are having a heart attack. Nevertheless, it is always important to rule out heart attack as the cause of chest pain or other chest symptoms, so seek professional medical help immediately. (Source: WD Writers)

Answer 2

Wow. It seems like your describing something similar to what I experienced as a kid and occasionally as an adult. I get those achy, sharp pain in my chest / rib area. Often the pain is mild but sometimes it's so bad I can barley take a breath. It also feels like it starts at the bottom of my rib cage and then travels up my side as it slowly goes away. I was told by my doctor it was "growing" pains. Then when I was older, I brought it up again and he said it could be a muscle spam. It's been months since I've had one. With me, the pain only last a few seconds and at the most a minute or two. They also only seem to happen once or twice in a day when i do have them. I would suggest that if they occur more frequently, multiple times in a day I'd see someone about it. It could be nothing or it could be something (kind of obvious answer).

Answer 3

Reference book for you - The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
Deals with muscles (the knots in them are called trigger points), pain and referred pain.

Answer 4

Sounds like it could be related to blood pressure.

You really should go and have a check up.