The Reason You May Get Random Stabbing Pains in Your Chest

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00:00The reason you may get random stabbing pains in your chest.

00:04Health anxiety often leads to misinterpretations.

00:08Every symptom seems like cancer, chest pain suggests a heart attack,

00:11and online searches diagnose severe illnesses.

00:14However, single symptoms are usually less serious.

00:18For instance, fleeting chest pain without other symptoms is likely minor,

00:22such as precordial catch syndrome, rather than a cardiovascular event.

00:30Precordial catch syndrome, also called chest wall twinge syndrome,

00:34causes harmless sharp chest pain during breathing without other symptoms.

00:39Dr. Joe Whittington links it to nerve irritation or inflammation,

00:43mainly intercostal nerves, and possibly muscle spasms unrelated to heart or lung disease.

00:49Precordial catch syndrome occurs during poor posture or light activity,

00:53worsened by deep breaths, leading to shallow breathing.

00:56It affects a small chest area for seconds to three minutes,

01:00likely involving muscle spasms or pinched nerves.

01:04It's common in older children and young adults, linked to growth spurts.

01:12Costochondritis involves rib cartilage inflammation,

01:15often from injury or strain, with pain worsening on movement.

01:19Dr. Whittington says it's usually harmless but can persist for months.

01:23Management includes rest and over-the-counter medications.

01:26Anxiety may induce chest pain and heart palpitations.

01:33Chest pain that disrupts daily activities should be evaluated by a medical professional.

01:39Dr. Whittington advises seeking emergency care if the pain lasts more than five minutes,

01:44isn't relieved by rest, and is accompanied by symptoms such as sweating,

01:49a rapid heartbeat, or nausea.