You are being treated for heartburn or hiatal hernia, and you feel sudden chest or stomach pain, have difficulty swallowing, are vomiting, or are unable to have a bowel movement or pass gas; you may have a hernia that has become obstructed or strangulated, which are emergencies.
One strong possibility for your symptom is gall bladder stones and cholesterol deposits within the gall bladder which can cause sharp pain. Getting an ultrasound of the upper abdomen done in a walk in clinic or the ER will confirm the diagnosis.
While keeping the right leg straight, bend forward more and reach down the right leg until a stretch in the outer hip is felt. Piriformis Muscle Exercise Video. Piriformis Muscle Stretch. The piriformis muscle runs through the buttock and can contribute to back pain or leg pain.