I get a sharp pain in the upper part of my chest, what does this mean?

Question

the pain is in the upper left part of my chest, and I only get it every once in a while, I'm only 20 years old, why does this happen? I hope its nothing bad

Answer 1

luminous is right, gallbladders are funny like that. it could also be some indigestion. when you have one, just think what did i have to eat today that could upset my stomach?
*signs of a heart attack:
-chest pain
-arm goes numb/tingly
-confusion/disorientation
-shortness of breath

Answer 2

Chest ache is angina. Angina can normally me a symptom of a middle assault. When you may have angina that's a crushing chest ache, except diaphoresis/sweating, middle-burn, you believe vulnerable and worn out. Plus is the chest ache isn't disappearing,then you're so much def. having a middle assault.

Answer 3

I had that and it turned out to be a torn pectoral muscle from carrying the weight of schoolbooks on one arm all the time. I knew an education wasn't good for me!

Answer 4

That happened to me when I was 20, I thought it was a heart attack, but don't worry, it's only a muscle spasm, which is probably caused by the position that you slept in.

Answer 5

most likely heartburn possibly a heart condition like mitro valve prolapse go see a doctor if antacids dont work

Answer 6

might be ur gal bladder--do not laugh --I had this type of pain and the dr. said gall bladder and I said 'yeah, right' and a few years later sure enough it was

Answer 7

when coming to health i think you should check a doctor, is better to be safe than sorry

Answer 8

It means your boy friend is being too rough.