I Keep Getting Mild Pain In The Middle Of My

Posted on Tue, 16 Apr 2019

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Question : I keep getting mild pain in the middle of my chest that last about 5 seconds goes a way and comes back for almost 24 hours now. no other issues.

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 minutes later)

it is right between my breast a small area

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (18 minutes later)

It last for 1 second and it almost like someone is poking you really hard

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service!

I understand your concern... I would like to explain that your pain seems to be of an extra-cardiac origin. It is well localized and described in a small chest area.

A differential diagnosis should be done considering a possible musculo-skeletal disorder (inflammation), pleural inflammation or even a digestive problem.

If antacids (tums) do not help, you may try an anti-inflammatory drug (like Naproxen, Ibuprofen); and if the symptoms persist I recommend to discuss with your attending internist for a possible physical exam and additional tests.

Hope to have been helpful to you!

In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee