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Suggest Remedy For Light Headedness And Twinging In The Side Of Chest
Question: Good afternoon, I am experiencing very slight twinging in the left side of my chest at the superior portion of my breast. I notice it most often while I'm driving. I have also experienced very short and slight episodes of lightheadedness. I do have a history of anxiety, but am currently taking anxiety medication and do not feel associated anxiety symptoms with the onset of the chest twinges (however, it does precede to make me anxious). I have suffered pain attacks as well, but have not had one for many years, and I never experienced chest twinges or tightness with those episodes either. I have not noticed increased pain w/ exertion. (I am inclined to rub the area, as that seems to make it feel better).
Your opinion?
Your opinion?
Brief Answer:
Rib nerve pain is the most probable reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Chest twinging is usually caused by rib nerve irritation. Such rib nerve pain is well localized, does not radiate to arm and do not give any other sensations.
Rib nerve pain (some call it costochondritis) can be caused by a kind of injury due to sleep position or driving position at your case. It gives an inflammation close to the nerve and results with such sensation. In rare cases, spine disc herniation due to nerve entrapment can also give such pain.
Rib nerve pain tends to get more intense when moving the chest (breathing deeply).
The best way to get rid of it is a massage performed by chiropractic (it seems to be helping as you do rub the painful area). Rest, warm bath, medicines like Diclophenac or Ibuprophen can be also very effective.
If it concerns you a lot, you may consult orthopedist with this problem.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Rib nerve pain is the most probable reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Chest twinging is usually caused by rib nerve irritation. Such rib nerve pain is well localized, does not radiate to arm and do not give any other sensations.
Rib nerve pain (some call it costochondritis) can be caused by a kind of injury due to sleep position or driving position at your case. It gives an inflammation close to the nerve and results with such sensation. In rare cases, spine disc herniation due to nerve entrapment can also give such pain.
Rib nerve pain tends to get more intense when moving the chest (breathing deeply).
The best way to get rid of it is a massage performed by chiropractic (it seems to be helping as you do rub the painful area). Rest, warm bath, medicines like Diclophenac or Ibuprophen can be also very effective.
If it concerns you a lot, you may consult orthopedist with this problem.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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