Every once in a while, I get a sharp pain on the side of my chest. And it hurts when I breathe in. It only lasts a few seconds though.
I HAVE OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
is this just an anxiety attack?
2007-10-26 10:35:11 · 5 answers · asked by ckab 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I know exactly what you're talking about. This happens to me too. It could be the anxiety, or believe it or not, it could be a gas pocket. I know several others that this happens to too, so don't worry about it too much.
2007-10-26 10:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read about these:
1. Costochondritis. The cartilage in this area http://services.epnet.com/GetImage.aspx/getImage.aspx?ImageIID=6141 becomes inflamed and it stabs when you breathe. Read more at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/costochondritis/DS00626
2. Pleurisy (some people just call this "gas"). The lining of the lungs is irritated or inflamed and it stabs when you breathe. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pleurisy/DS00244
3. Less likely? Hiatal hernia. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Upper respiratory infection. "Pulled muscle". "Pinched nerve."
It's doubtful that this pain is an anxiety-attack symptom. However, if you hold your breath or become especially tense during an anxiety attack, you can indeed cause pain and soreness in that area.
2007-10-26 10:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by july 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It could be anything from gas to a sign of an impending heart attack. For an accurate analysis see your Doctor.
2007-10-26 10:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to strenuous activity or stress there will be pain in that area caused by muscle strain. Go see your doctor if you are very concerned.
2007-10-26 10:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you talked to your Dr. about this? Your Dr. should be the one you ask, tests need to be made. Please don't just assume that it is a panic attack, make sure.
2007-10-26 10:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋