I Have A Sore Chest Slightly To The Side, When

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Question : I have a sore chest slightly to the side, when I press it it makes me much worse, I used to have Costodrincts, do you think this could be it again?
Due to the pressing being sore?

Is this something to worry about?

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

I have a sore chest slightly to the side, when I press it it makes me much worse, I used to have Costodrincts, do you think this could be it again?
Due to the pressing being sore?

Is this something to worry about?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms are typical of costochondritis.

The fact that pressure on the chest triggers the pain indicates musculoskeletal pain ( costochondritis).

As a cardiologist,I I would exclude any possible cardiac disorders considering your description.

So, there is no reason to panic!

I would just recommend using warm local packs and taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the pain.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (4 days later)

I went to the gym today but didn’t do any arm/chest work as I’m worried I’ll work my chest more.

But since coming home my chest is sorer, every so often it’s like a muscle spasm cross my chest.

I have a pulse machine and it said 66 and oxygen 98

I’m worried because the pain it’s quiet sore when it comes, but to press is still sore too.

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

It’s also sore across my back

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

It’s also sore across my back

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Thank you for the additional information!

Based on your description, I would exclude any possible cardiac disorders.

I still think that this is a musculoskeletal pain, as it hurts when you press on it.

Anyway, if the pain persists, despite taking painkillers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen), I would recommend performing some tests:

- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- a chest X ray study .

In the meantime, I would recommend taking ibuprofen and an antiacid to help against acid reflux, which can mimic this clinical situation.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr.Iliri

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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 hours later)

Thank you,

It’s like a stabbing pain now, but I’ll wait and see

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

Thank you,

It’s like a stabbing pain now, but I’ll wait and see

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms do not seem to be related to the heart.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

It does not seem to be anything cardiac, based on your description.

So, try to relax and don't worry about it!

Let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar