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Can Costochondritis Cause Chest Pain Around Heart?
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I had a chest pain like a stabbing sharp pain around where my heart is a week ago - lasted approx 5 seconds and has left me with a soreness / pulling pain at the top and bottom of deep breaths. No cough with this, I feel breathless and feel like I am struggling to get my deep breaths but have had ECG, X-ray and oxygen sats done to show all ok. A duty nurse has now advised that my symptoms sound like Costochondritis - but I cannot find anything on the internet to suggest you feel like you are breathing through a blanket on one side of your chest. Is this viable with this condition?
I had a chest pain like a stabbing sharp pain around where my heart is a week ago - lasted approx 5 seconds and has left me with a soreness / pulling pain at the top and bottom of deep breaths. No cough with this, I feel breathless and feel like I am struggling to get my deep breaths but have had ECG, X-ray and oxygen sats done to show all ok. A duty nurse has now advised that my symptoms sound like Costochondritis - but I cannot find anything on the internet to suggest you feel like you are breathing through a blanket on one side of your chest. Is this viable with this condition?
Thu, 12 May 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, costochondritis can cause similar kind of symptoms.
No need to worry for major heart and lung related diseases because your all reports are normal.
Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
You will mostly improve with all these.
Also avoid stress and tension if you have because they can also cause chest pressure.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, costochondritis can cause similar kind of symptoms.
No need to worry for major heart and lung related diseases because your all reports are normal.
Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
You will mostly improve with all these.
Also avoid stress and tension if you have because they can also cause chest pressure.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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