Readers ask: Chest pain when standing?

Why does my chest hurt when standing?

Muscle Pain

Being more active or exercising harder than normal can strain the muscles in your chest wall. You may notice that your pain is worse when you’re sitting or standing a certain way. Taking a deep breath or pressing on the sore area might hurt.

How do I know if my chest pain is serious?

Call 911 if you have any of these symptoms along with chest pain:

1. A sudden feeling of pressure, squeezing, tightness, or crushing under your breastbone.
2. Chest pain that spreads to your jaw, left arm, or back.
3. Sudden, sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long period of inactivity.

Why is my chest suddenly hurting?

Don’t ignore the chest pain that suddenly hits you while at rest or during walking or exercising. The sensation of squeezing, crushing or pressure on the chest could indicate many things – from “harmless” stress and indigestion to something as serious as an impending heart attack or angina.

Why do I get chest pain when I walk?

When chest pain strikes during or immediately after exercise, the most common cause is spasm of the lungs’ small airways. Called exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), it can cause sharp chest pains and make breathing difficult.

How do you know if chest pain is muscular?

Classic symptoms of strain in the chest muscle include:

1. pain, which may be sharp (an acute pull) or dull (a chronic strain)
2. swelling.
3. muscle spasms.
4. difficulty moving the affected area.
5. pain while breathing.
6. bruising.

What does it mean when your upper back and chest hurts?

Muscle dysfunction.

Muscle inflammation or strain in the chest and/or upper back region can cause muscle tightness and/or spasms. When one muscle becomes painful or stiff, other nearby muscles may also become painful in response, such as if they need to work harder.

When should I go to the ER for chest pain?

When chest pain warrants an ER visit

You should also visit the ER if your chest pain is prolonged, severe or accompanied by any of the following symptoms: Confusion/disorientation. Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath—especially after a long period of inactivity. Excessive sweating or ashen color.

What do anxiety chest pains feel like?

Anxiety chest pain can be described as: sharp, shooting pain. persistent chest aching. an unusual muscle twitch or spasm in your chest.

How do I know if my chest pain is heart related?

Heart–related chest pain

1. Pressure, fullness, burning or tightness in your chest.
2. Crushing or searing pain that radiates to your back, neck, jaw, shoulders, and one or both arms.
3. Pain that lasts more than a few minutes, gets worse with activity, goes away and comes back, or varies in intensity.
4. Shortness of breath.

Why is my chest pain not going away?

If you have chest pain that doesn’t go away, you need to see your doctor for evaluation. Even chest pain that isn’t caused by heart disease could be a warning sign of other problems in the aorta (the large blood vessel that leads out of the heart), the lungs, or digestive organs.

Why does middle of my chest hurt?

Chest pain may be caused by angina or a heart attack. Other causes of chest pain can include indigestion, reflux, muscle strain, inflammation in the rib joints near the breastbone, and shingles. If in doubt about the cause of your chest pain, call an ambulance.

Should I worry about chest pain that comes and goes?

The bottom line. If you have chest pain that comes and goes, you should be sure to see your doctor. It’s important that they evaluate and properly diagnose your condition so that you can receive treatment. Remember that chest pain can also be a sign of a more serious condition like a heart attack.

Is chest pain during exercise normal?

Everyone, including people in excellent shape, can experience pain in their chest during exercise. The many potential causes range from benign to potentially life-threatening. Everyone who exercises regularly should recognize the symptoms that can accompany chest pain when the underlying issue is serious.

Can Angina be detected on an ECG?

In order to diagnose the cause of angina, the following tests may be performed: Electrocardiogram (ECG): This test records the electrical activity of the heart, which is used to diagnose heart abnormalities such as arrhythmias or to show ischemia (lack of oxygen and blood) to the heart.

What should I do if I feel tightness in my chest?

If you experience chest tightness with other concerning symptoms, see a doctor immediately. Chest tightness could be a symptom of a serious health condition, like a heart attack. If your chest tightness is the result of anxiety, you should discuss the symptoms with your doctor.