Strange chest pain?

Question

Lately, I've had chest pains on my right side. Specifically, the pain is centered on the upper-left side of my right breast, around the cleavage dip. I am large chested (34 DDD), could that be a problem? The sharpness of pain depends on movement. Sometimes when I turn onto one side in bed, I get a spasm on pain.
Is this something to worry about or could it be a stable angina or something benign?

I'm 18--I plan on seeing a doctor tomorrow, but I'm rather worried, so I couldn't help but ask...

Also, I'm healthy at 128 lbs at 5'5'', so I don't think it's my weight...

Answer 1

The pain is in your breast tissue? That doesn't sound heart related, but yes, definitely see a doctor. You might have a muscle tear, or a swollen gland, or something infected. Better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 2

How long is lately?

Typically when the pain is worse with movement or inspiration, that indicates a muscle problem. Is it possible that you strained a muscle lifting or something?

Angina cannot be considered stable unless diagnosed by a doc after a cardiac workup, so if it is angina, especially new onset, it is not stable.

It is silly to sit around in pain, especially something like this, you will probably continue to worry about it which will make it hurt worse. If you have an urgent care center that's open late in your area, go get it checked out. Otherwise head up to the ER. You might as well do it tonight so you can be back in time for turkey tomorrow.

At your age and physical condition, it is highly unlikely that you are having some kind of cardiac problem (as long as you don't have some medical history you haven't mentioned). I am sticking with a muscular prob and I think you should try taking some Ibuprofen for the pain as long as you aren't allergic.

Answer 3

You need to get over the anti doctor additude and go see one. Call a primary care doctor and have a physical. Tell them you are have chest pain. They will get you an appointment that day usually if you tell them you are having chest pain. Don't minimize your complaint if you want to be seen ASAP. I actually have a question posted now that may be what is happening to you. Especially if you are tall and thin. I woke up March 20th with chest pain. It is worse when I take a deep breath. I have a spontaneous pneumothorax or collapsed lung and congenital blebs on my lung. It is unusual but it could be life threatening. You shouldn't mess around with chest pain. Good luck and take care of yourself.

Answer 4

I am glad you are going to the doctor tommorow.

There are a number of possibilities of what it could be. Possibly pericarditis. That is an infection and inflammation around the sac of your heart. It is treated with antibiotics. It does cause the sharp pains in your chest when you move in different positions.

It could also be your breast, but if you haven't had them until now. I don't think it is.

Ask you doctor to run a few blood test to rule out possibilities.

Answer 5

That isn't typical anginal pain...but for women or female diabetics they can have all kinds of strange signs/symptoms that can be of cardiac origin. History, risk factors, age would be some variables that might help.

Usually, if the pain symptom is reproducible by pushing on a trigger point...twisting or turning in a specific position then it is of "musculo-skeletal" etiology (not cardiac). Yes, a large bust could be contributory to a variety of related discomforts.

Can't tell for sure...you would have to be examined/evaluated in person...to have a better idea of what is going on. A detailed history would be very helpful.

Hope that helps! Good Luck! ...my best answer!

Answer 6

The problem is gas. Little gas bubbles inside your chest cause the pain. Take a big, deep breath very quickly. It will hurt a lot for 1/2 second. Then you'll be cured.

Answer 7

anginal pain:
site: retro sternum ( never infra mamel)
radiation: left shouldr, arm, jaw, base of neck. epi gastric
type of pain : 90% compression.. 10 burn ( never bricking or stappingg )
duration: few min up to 20 min ( never sec or hours )
ppting factor : after activities. heavy meal ( animal fat ) excitment and stress.

pain n right chest change with position could be gallbladder or plueral pain..
typical gallblader pain:
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Symptoms may include one or more of the following: chest pain in the right side (caused by stones in the bile duct or inflammation or swelling of the gallbladder itself). Nausea or queasiness, vomiting and gas are frequent. There may or may not be belching or burping. The gall bladder, which sits just below the rib cage to the right of the stomach, is very tender to touch. It can be so painful that it takes your breath away.

You may not be able to walk without bending over. Sometimes the pain radiates through to the back
shoulder blade on the right side or in the middle between the shoulder blades. This is pain from the gallbladder being referred to the back of the shoulder. This back shoulder blade chest pain is one of the most common yet unknown symptoms of a gallbladder disorder. This can come and go or be constant. It may be sharp, excruciating or dull. It may also occur especially at night.

An gallbladder attack will typically last for one to four hours.

Is this gallbladder pain or what else could it be?

Pain in the right side of the chest or in the upper right
quadrant (area) of the body can be due to more than
gallbladder problems. The differential diagnosis should be
done by examination and questioning by your doctor.
If the pain is severe, tests may be done to rule out stomach, pancreas, liver or gallbladder. If you have come to this site, you have some suspicion yourself that your gallbladder is involved. The questionnaire provided for you is a helpful indicator since additional gallbladder symptoms help to confirm your suspicions. Pain alone is not usually enough. If the pain is located mid-center beneath the rib cage, this can also be gallbladder related. Appendicitis pain can also be referred to the mid-center.

What casues gallbladder attacks?

The pain can come from a stone making its way down
the biliary duct (or bile tube) toward the (duodenum)
small intestine. It can also be caused by a back up of bile
in the gallbladder (with or without stones) that causes it
to swell from fullness causing discomfort. Or it can come
from an infected gallbladder itself that becomes
inflammed (cholecystitis).


plueral pain: will always increas with deep breath,. will let u limit ur chest expansion, and if u bend toword the pain side pain will be reduced...

Answer 8

It could be anxiety With anxiety you will have sharp pain, usually from the chest area up.

What you need to do, is see your Doc so he/she can determine what the problem is. It isn't up to you to figure out what is causing the pain you're experiencing.

Make an appointment to see your Doc

Answer 9

well first off im a medical student. i think that you could partially be right.about the chest pain being casue by your overly large breasts. however it doesnt really seem to deal with them it may be a considerable factor. usually from having large breasts you have pain in your back. To be honest with you i think you may have just pulled a ligament and or muscle and that could be attributing the pain in your upper right chest. it wont be anything to deal with your heart or lungs so from a medical stand point i really dont beleive it to be anything serious. i will advise you though that if the pain persists for more then 7 days to seek medical attention immediately for a better diagnosis.

Answer 10

I myself am a large chested woman. I had the same problem about 4 years ago. mine was caused by gall stones, and I had to have my gall bladder removed. I havent had the problem since. Be checked for gall stones, and If thats not the problem, along with many other options that the doctor will check for, try getting a better bra from maidenform, jockey, or the victoria secret store.