HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

I've Been Having This On And Off Pain In My

default
Posted on Tue, 11 Feb 2020
Question: I've been having this on and off pain in my chest that's very localized to the sternum and can hurt when pressed. No other syptoms. I have bad health anxiety and have had a full heart workup last year that showed everything is fine, so I'm sure it's not my heart. I have started going to the chiropractor due to ribs popping out of place. Coule this be related?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would agree with you on the fact that this pain doesn't seem to be related to the heart.

As the pain is triggered by the pressure on the chest, this is suggestive of a musculoskeletal pain ( probably local inflammation or chostochondritis).

For this reason, I would recommend performing a chest X ray study, inflammation tests ( complete blood count, PCR, ESR) and checking vitamin D plasma levels.

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

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ilir Sharka

Cardiologist

Practicing since :2001

Answered : 9541 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Cardiologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
I've Been Having This On And Off Pain In My

Brief Answer: I would recommend as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome to Ask a Doctor service! I understand your concern and would agree with you on the fact that this pain doesn't seem to be related to the heart. As the pain is triggered by the pressure on the chest, this is suggestive of a musculoskeletal pain ( probably local inflammation or chostochondritis). For this reason, I would recommend performing a chest X ray study, inflammation tests ( complete blood count, PCR, ESR) and checking vitamin D plasma levels. In the meantime, I would recommend using local warm packs and taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the pain. Hope you will find this information helpful! Kind regards, Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist