Chest pain; need some answers?

Question

I've been having some chest pains for the past few weeks, mainly when I rest - left side of my chest. I don't smoke or drink & I was just wondering what this might be.

the pain varies..sometimes it's just for a couple of seconds but sometimes it can go on for a long time. sometimes it's also not even pain, my left side just feels heavy.

i also sleep on my right side a LOT.

Answer 1

It could be a muscle strain or a pinched nerve in your back that is causing it.

Answer 2

Chest pain can be caused by many things. Some questions first: How long does it last? Does the pain radiate anywhere? Worse when breathing? You look pretty young so heres some suggestions. First, acid reflux can cause chest pain. Does it happen when your laying flat, if so take something like Pepcid for a week and see if it gets better. It could also be an inflammation of the lung lining or muscles between your ribs. For this you could take Motrin three times a day for a few days. If the pain last longer than 15 minutes, radiates any where, or causes you to be nauseated or sweaty, see a doctor....

Answer 3

My sister and I have had the same thing happening for years. When I first started getting them I was checked for everything ( i was only 19 ) and nothing turned up. I've had a few other episodes that were bad enough to go to the doctor or emergency just in case. The verdict is stress .... it can do strange things to your body .
The thing is you should still see a doctor , it could be just symptoms of stress that you can learn to deal with but there is so much going on in that part of your chest it could be anything. Even nothing more than a strained muscle.
Hope it works out ok but please go and get it checked : )

Answer 4

Teddy, this could be simple heartburn or it might be something more severe. What have you been eating lately? Do you, or have you had a recent cold or bout of bronchitis? Honey, it is really hard to judge this here in this forum. If it has been going on for two weeks, I would say it is time to check in with your doc. Don't wait too long, baby, it may get worse. I hope ya feel better. Rock On!

Answer 5

well you should should see a doctor about this.. My brother had a chest pain once and he went to the doctor, they put gell on his chest and moved a probe around to look to see if he broke anything

They couldn't find anything so he came back the next day where they xrayed him


He had a leaky Valve... I know it sounds wierd, the solution is to brush your teeth better! isn't that crazy...


But I recomend you see a doctor just in case...

Hope this helps

Bye

PS My brother only got chest pains when he got excited or ran or played alot... or if he breathed too fast... aslo if you play and run or jump it could cause your diaphram (located nnear and around lungs and stomach) to work harder and it starts to hurt. when it works too hard, you have to stop and take a breather or a break to give you diaphram a rest

That is also called a side pain

Hope this helps

Bye

Answer 6

You can get rid of acid reflux and heartburn with this natural method http://acidreflux-cure.info
Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.

Answer 7

Hi. I'm 46 years old. I recently stopped smoking. Last October I had 2 strokes.
A woman WILL NOT HAVE THE SAME PAINS in her chest as a man will if she is having a heart attack.

You could be having an anxiety attack, but with this going on for a few weeks, I think YOU need to Set up an APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR TO BE ON THE SAFER SIDE GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.

THEY CAN DRAW BLOOD AND TELL IF YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE, HEART ATTACK WITH THAT! THAT IS WHAT MY DOCTOR TOLD ME JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO.

PLEASE, DON'T WAIT ON SOMETHING LIKE THIS. IT'S NOT WORTH YOUR LIFE!

MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU!

Answer 8

There are many causes of chest pain. One is angina which results from inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary arteries. Chest pain can also be due to a heart attack (coronary occlusion) and other important diseases. Do not try to ignore chest pain and "work (or play) though it." Chest pain is a warning to seek medical attention. For more information go to these links:

Answer 9

look I am no doctor but I do know that chest pains , especially on the left side could be symptoms of heart troubles. I am sure there is nothing to worry about but I would not even wait to see your doctor , I would go to the ER and have it checked out right away. It could just be angina ( heart burn ) so don't stress yourself but please go get checked ASAP.

When you go into the ER with chest pains they will not make you wait , they will get you in right away.

Good Luck

Answer 10

It could be a thrown out rib. I have had those and there quite painful. It increases a lot when you take a deep breath in. In fact most of the time when I do throw my rib out I take one or two really really big breaths and it will slip back in.
Of course if your short of breath, diaphoretic, and light headed because of it. You need to go to an ER.
If it doesn't ease up I would call your Dr.

Answer 11

Go get it checked out. Chest pain is usually just indigestion, but can be a sign of something very serious about to happen soon.