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What Causes Stabbing Pain In Chest?

Posted on Sat, 25 Aug 2012

Question: Hi

My chest towards the top is painful when touched?
Stabbing pain for 30 secs

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be injury or muscle spasm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The stabbing pain in the chest on touching can be due to an injury in the area, muscle sprain or a tear. This usually heals with rest to all overhead activities in 3-4 weeks. You can do a hot compress in the area and take a mild pain killer and see if it helps.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (23 minutes later)

Thanks

Could this be heart related?
Ok il have some pain killers to cure the pain

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not heart related.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is not likely to be heart related as the pain increases on pressing. There is no associated shortness of breath and the pain is short lasting. Do not worry.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar