i keep getting a sharp shooting pain through my chest so sharp i have to grip it till its gone. but its on my right side right now, but its just a dull ache and its in my right shoulder and right side of my neck its all on my right side bit shoots across to my left side every so often and the middle of my chest. i dont want to go to the hospital and waste any time or be there till 3am to be sent home feeling silly and i dont want to call nhs either. any ideas what it could be and how to shift it? i dont have heart burn i dont feel sick i dont feel sweaty my skin is as warm as it can be in this weather i feel alert its just the sharp pains that are really worrying me
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms could be related to a musculoskeletal pain or a pinched nerve. For this reason, I would recommend avoid neck movements and take painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. I would exclude any cardiac disorders, because your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac issues. If the problem persists, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests: - a chest X-ray study- a cervical spine x-ray study-complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- a nerve conduction study to exclude a pinched nerve. A cervical spine CT scan may be needed to exclude a cervical disk herniation. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing good health,