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What Causes Dull Ache In Breast During Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015

Question: Hello, I am 6 weeks pregnant and have been having a dull ache in my left breast and left upper back. sometimes it goes down my left arm and makes it hard for me to close my hand. at times it feels like its in my chest and other times it feels like the pain is in my breast. I have been very tired and i believe its because of my pregnancy. should i see a cardiologist?

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes its most likely heart related

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
i can understand your concerns.

the reason for pain on left side of chest with radiation to left arm is most probably related to your heart.

pregnancy increases existing heart problems.

Do you have any previous heart ailments.

please get an echo and ecg.

Regards,

Dr Som MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj