2 days ago I experienced a stitch in my left side, it lasted about 3 hours then went away. I awoke with disconformt from the front and back of myy nect , down to my sternum and in my upper chest. it is quite uncomfortable (about #7 in pain, at times 8), little coughing, no fever, no tingling in arms, no dizziness and good appetite. 60 year old female, healthy.
Dear, welcome to Chat Doctor, and thanks for choosing us. I share your concerns. There are following possibilities I can think of with symptoms you have mentioned, taking into consideration1 heart ailment (possibly transient attacks, can become real heart attack if not investigated and treated), chest tightness suggest this. 2 HERD (acid reflux from stomach to esophagus),3. Lastly anxiety disorders. I would advise you to go in following target an ECG done and discuss with your cardiologist. Cardiologist will be able to guide you for HERD too. For GERD, you may require an endoscopy of stomach. If both are normal, Lastly you may require a visit to psychologist. I hope my reply will help you. Please write to us or me for further information. I wish you good health.