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How To Reduce Pectoral Stitch Pain?

hi im 30 male 85 kg 172cm tall and i have had a stich on the left side inbetween the last rib and the bottom of the pectoral, sorta just under the pectoral actually . it comes and goes through the day and lingers for 2 hours here and there and gets worse when i lie down for bed and then i worry alot
Mon, 19 Apr 2021
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Hello,

Your symptoms are suggestive of a local musculo-skeletal pain, probably costochondritis. The fact that the pain is modulated by certain body positions goes in favor of a musculo-skeletal pain.

Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- A chest X-ray study
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR
- A resting ECG
- Blood electrolytes

You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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How To Reduce Pectoral Stitch Pain?

Hello, Your symptoms are suggestive of a local musculo-skeletal pain, probably costochondritis. The fact that the pain is modulated by certain body positions goes in favor of a musculo-skeletal pain. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: - A chest X-ray study - Complete blood count, PCR, ESR - A resting ECG - Blood electrolytes You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist