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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Upper Chest?

feeling a dull achy and sometime sharp pain in the upper chest below the neck in the middle area. Not heart related (have seen cardiologist recently for normal check up). Has been occurring for about 3 days on and off. I have also had other joint pain. Taking high blood pressure medicine and started a statin this week. I am 51 years old.
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for heart diseases.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Take simple painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain.
You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks.
If not improving get done chest x ray to rule out lung related diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Upper Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart diseases. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take simple painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks. If not improving get done chest x ray to rule out lung related diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.