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Chest Pains
I am having chest pain mainly in the upper sternum area and the sides of the breasts. I used to have it sometimes but since yesterday the pain is more frequent. It feels like tightening and like it has been bruised from outside but I have had no physical injury. Pressing on the sternum and chest region hurts a little.
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Needs proper examination and evaluation by a physician. Consult in-person
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Your pain is musculoskeletal in nature, most commonly due to costochondritis or chest wall muscle strain.
The important points suggesting this are:
Pain over the upper sternum and sides of the chest
Tenderness on pressing the area
Sensation of tightness or bruised feeling
No history of injury but increased frequency recently
This type of pain is usually not related to the heart, especially at your age.
Next Steps
ECG can be done to rule out cardiac causes if symptoms persist.
Avoid heavy lifting or upper-body strain
Maintain good posture
Use warm compress over the painful area
Avoid stress and acidity-triggering foods
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If pain increases, becomes continuous, or is associated with breathlessness, sweating, or radiation to left arm or jaw, seek urgent medical care.
For proper evaluation and a tailored treatment plan.
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Get chest x ray and ECG
If normal, probably Gastritis
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Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination and further management.
Chest pain should not be treated by Tele-consultation.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. You can discuss via whatsapp on 971*66*33*129 or book here on practo.
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Do u have pain when u press the sternum and other areas? Is it a dull pain or sharp needle pricking pain. Need details. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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You should visit in person at a clinic/ hospital.
The doctor will rule out all life threatening causes with history and physical exam findings and a simple ECG to check your heart rhythm and beats.
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Chest pain should never be taken lightly. Identifying red flag signs is important.
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I can guide you about red flags.
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Could be muscular. Need more details, as to character of the pain, duration, aggravating and relieving factors. Then I can help you to heal.
For pain, you can take tab zerodol sp one every morning and evening for 3 to 4 days.
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Simple muscle strain ,its easily manageable via medicine.please consult me on practo for further management.
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
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MBBS, MD (General medicine)
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From what you’re describing, this sounds more like a muscle or chest wall–related pain rather than anything serious. The fact that it hurts when you press on the area and feels bruised points away from a heart cause. This can happen with posture issues, stress, or minor inflammation.
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Get a doctor’s consultation for an exam. An ECG once can be done for reassurance, but usually this settles with simple treatment.
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Try to avoid pressing the area, heavy activity, and poor posture for a few days. If pain increases, spreads, or you feel breathless or dizzy, get checked immediately.
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Considering your description of the pain and since there is tenderness it most likely is related to muscle spasm or rib pain due to some minor inflammation. Easily treatable with simple medications. Please consult for the same. However still advised to get an ECG for a complete thorough workup. Avoid too much exposure to the cold climate.
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As u r bruised you need echo or ct chest..xray chest..thoracosurgeon opinion if any complication..
Diclofenac gel for local application
Consult a doctor in nearby hospital
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Based on your description—pain in the upper sternum and sides of the chest, tenderness on pressing, bruised/tight feeling, no injury—this is most likely chest wall pain, commonly costochondritis or musculoskeletal strain.
Pain that increases with touch or pressure is usually not cardiac. Anxiety, poor posture, coughing, heavy lifting, or even sleeping position can trigger this.
However, because chest pain can be alarming, it should always be clinically assessed, especially if it is new or increasing.
Next Steps
• Consult a doctor for physical examination to confirm chest wall pain
• An ECG may be done for reassurance if needed
• Treatment usually includes:
• Mild pain relief (paracetamol / NSAID if suitable)
• Local heat application
• Short-term muscle relaxant if spasm is present
• Seek urgent care if pain is associated with:
• Breathlessness
• Sweating
• Radiation to arm/jaw
• Dizziness or fainting
Health Tips
• Avoid pressing or repeatedly checking the painful area
• Maintain good posture, especially while using phone/laptop
• Apply warm compress 2–3 times daily
• Avoid heavy lifting and upper-body strain for a few days
• Manage stress and anxiety, which can worsen chest tightness
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine zero four four five one one two nine nine for a detailed discussion ,
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get ECG and chest Xray done
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Gastritis
Avoid spicy foods
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach
Use more of curd and butter milk
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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