Have you ever experienced sharp chest pain? Have you ever wondered what could be happening to your health? I'm sure that at a moment like this, you're racing to Google to find out what might be wrong with you.
However, random chest pains are a common experience for many.
A medical expert on TikTok has explained that there are plenty of perfectly normal reasons for chest pain that do not necessitate a visit to the emergency room
Dr. Karan Raj posted a video on his @dr.karanr account, discussing three 'benign' causes of that sharp piercing sensation in the chest. He mentioned that in the majority of cases, there's no need for concern.
He said: "Costochondritis. Inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone - the sternum."
"Pleurisy. Inflammation of the tissue between the chest and the lung - the pleura. This is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
He continued: "Precordial catch syndrome. We don't really know the cause of this, but it involves irritation of the intercostal nerves, which are the nerves that run through the chest wall."
Numerous users thanked the doctor for addressing their concerns regarding chest discomfort.
One person commented: I thought it was my lung getting trapped between my ribs for a sec lmao
A second wrote: I went to the doctor about this because I've had it for years and it’s so bad! She said it was fine and I was being dramatic
A third said: YES! I always panic and think it is a heart attack and I either take short breaths until it is done or 1 big sharp intake which huuurts
Someone else said: normally when it happens I breathe in and feel something click then the pain goes away. but it's super painful to breathe in
Another continued: thank u so much Doc for explaining this as it been a very long time I am suffering from this
For many years, randomly ill take a breath & get that sharp pain & so ill hold my breath cuz it hurts do bad but its lower & to the side a bit, Another added,
However, one comment read: 'I thought I was having minor heart attacks or something. What can I do about it?'
Dr. Raj responded to the comment by suggesting that the individual consult their general practitioner if their chest pains continue. He advised, "Go and see a doctor to get it checked out if it persists."
The causes of chest pain encompass a variety of possibilities. According to the NHS, these potential triggers could range from stress to a chest infection.
Chest pain accompanied by feelings of fullness or bloating may be attributed to heartburn or indigestion, while discomfort emerging after exercise might stem from a chest sprain or strain.
Symptoms provoked by stress, combined with sweating and dizziness, could signal a panic attack. Moreover, chest pains could manifest in cases of pneumonia or shingles.
