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Is It Possible To Get Precordial Catch Syndrome As An Adult?
Posted on
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Question : Is it possible to get precordial catch syndrome as an adult? The description of what it is fits the symptoms I just had where I had a sharp pain in the left side of my chest, especially when breathing in, so I had to breath in a shallow way and relax. I felt a popping sort of sensation, which was scary, and then it kind of dissipated. I just went to the doctor yesterday about a nerve pain in my left hand, and she said it was probably just inflammation. Could it be related?
Brief Answer:
Probably not
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
when this kind of pain is attributed to serious disorders (like pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, pleuritis, etc.) then we don't expect it to just disappear. We expect a constant and hard to treat symptom that may last for days. Sharp pains that come and go and last for a few seconds cannot be diagnosed usually. All testing is negative in most cases. This kind of syndrome (the precordial catch syndrome) is a likely cause. It is supposed to be related to nerve irritation for various reasons. Sometimes nerve pain can be short in duration and may come and go even in seconds.
I don't see any relation to your hand symptoms though.
I hope you've got the answer you were looking for. I'll be glad to help more if you'd like.
Regards
Probably not
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
when this kind of pain is attributed to serious disorders (like pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, pleuritis, etc.) then we don't expect it to just disappear. We expect a constant and hard to treat symptom that may last for days. Sharp pains that come and go and last for a few seconds cannot be diagnosed usually. All testing is negative in most cases. This kind of syndrome (the precordial catch syndrome) is a likely cause. It is supposed to be related to nerve irritation for various reasons. Sometimes nerve pain can be short in duration and may come and go even in seconds.
I don't see any relation to your hand symptoms though.
I hope you've got the answer you were looking for. I'll be glad to help more if you'd like.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Dr Zografakis, it gives me a sense of relief knowing this.
Brief Answer:
You're welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Just remember that this is not a diagnosis! Diagnoses can only be revealed with a real visit to the doctor (in person). The doctor can evaluate the symptoms and gather valuable data with clinical examination.
Glad to know you feel better about it!
Regards
You're welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Just remember that this is not a diagnosis! Diagnoses can only be revealed with a real visit to the doctor (in person). The doctor can evaluate the symptoms and gather valuable data with clinical examination.
Glad to know you feel better about it!
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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