my partner gets a cracking/poping sensation in his chest - not constantly or anything, but every now and then. It doesnt seem to be caused by anything in particular - sounds sorta like when you crack your knuckles. What could be causing this? Is there any joints in your chest that would be able to get air trapped in them and thus crack??
2007-03-17 17:40:08 · 5 answers · asked by kjay 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
never heard of anything like this and I am a nursing student. i would go and get it checked out just to be safe.
2007-03-17 17:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by h.b.i.c. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he has Costacondritis built up in his chest. This condition is where the bones & muscles rub against each other. Of course, you can't feel them rubbing but you can hear the sounds. If it gets to bad, it will cause some severe pain. He will need to go to the doctor so that he can get treatment for it. Depending on the coverage area that pops/cracks, he would get 2 to 3 shots in his chest between the bones. It hurts but the benefits outweigh the pain of the shot.
2007-03-18 00:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by ~Sheila~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My partner has a cracking sound in chest ocassionally but hes had a broken neck, if i were him i would get some xrays done asap, could be nothing but then again it could be something serious, people tend to ignore things that dont cause much discomfort but they are usually the things that are more serious, try not
to worry but see the doctor asap, hope everything goes well for you both, goodluck!
2007-03-18 01:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by Debbie's angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your partner to go see a doctor & have it checked. Does he smoke or have difficulty of breathing or have chronic cough? It's really unusual. The doctor will request for an xray of his chest.
2007-03-18 00:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by s_leopando 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My collarbone cracks sometimes. If you are really worried about it get it checked out.
2007-03-18 00:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋