What Causes Sharp Pain In The Sternum?

Posted on Sun, 16 Jul 2017

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Sun, 16 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : My wife ... sharp pain experienced overnight for about an hour just below sternum accompanied by nausea. She is sitting now and OK.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pain of gastritis or cardiac origin . provide further details please .

Detailed Answer:
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Possibility of gastritis or cardiac pain .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Pain - localised to the mentioned site or radiation anywhere , first time or past
episodes of such pain .
2. Associated perspiration , chest discomfort , chocking , breathing difficulty ,
left arm pain , burning chest , burning abdomen .
3. History of gastric issues , heart , BP problems in past .
4. Taking any medicines for other ailments .
5. Deep breathing relieved it completely , could sleep soundly then .
6. Was there anything spicy consumed at night .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

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