
Anonymous
5 years
Sharp stabbing chest pain
Hi. I am 26 years old woman working at construction site (with mostly foreigners for ex Bangladeshi, Rohangiya people). I attended Genting Viper Challenge on the 8th March 2020. After coming back, I was having fever (37.5 degree celcious) with cough. I checked at Klinik Kesihatan and doctor said I’m not affected by Covid-19. However now I’m having sharp stabbing pain in the middle of my chest when I stretch my body or move or while taking deep breath. I was having flu and mild cough for the past 2 days but after taking the medicine, the flu symptoms reduced. I am not having fever. Should I get myself tested for Covid-19?

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
5 years
Hi!
Thank you for your query. I understand your concern regarding COVID-19. For you information, WHO listed common symptoms for COVID-19 infection as follows:
- Fever (more than 37.5 degrees celcius)
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Aches and pains
- Sorethroat
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
The needs of screening test should depends on your risk. Therefore, you are encouraged to answer the quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories and further actions suggested will be provided according to the classification.
There are other causes of sharp, stabbing chest pain such as:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Heart problems
- Pneumonia
- Abdominal pain radiating to the chest
- Pain originating from the chest wall like rib cage, muscle and nerve pain
You may consult a MOH doctor by clicking Ask Doctor at the Ministry of Health website (COVID-19 Portal) to ask any health issues related to COVID-19 starting from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
After 5.00 pm till 12.00 am, please direct your enquiries to our DoctorOnCall website at this link DoctorOnCall Tanya.
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