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What Causes Left Sided Chest Pain With Stomach Discomfort?

I'm an eighteen year old male and I have a constant pain from the left side of my chest, straight to the left side of my back. Every time I inhale or exhale or move for that matter, the pain almost triples. It's been almost a day since I've had this pain, and it's been increasing and getting stronger by the minute. My stomach has started to twist, because of it. I've been smoking cigarettes (and nothing else) for about six years and I'm an occasional drinker. My recent activity that might've caused this pain, was moving into my new home. But, the heaviest object I lifted without using a dolly, was a tool chest. I also know how to lift heavy objects without hurting myself in the long run. Earlier tonight, I tried to take a deep breathe and "push it down". After that attempt, my eyes started to water due to the excruciating pain. Please, help.
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Stomach pain is mostly due to smoking related gastritis.
So take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily and quit smoking as soon as possible.
For left sided chest pain, get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases.
If these are normal then get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
In any case smoking cessation should be done immediately.
If all reports are normal then possibility of simple musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright but please quit smoking.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Left Sided Chest Pain With Stomach Discomfort?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Stomach pain is mostly due to smoking related gastritis. So take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily and quit smoking as soon as possible. For left sided chest pain, get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. If these are normal then get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). In any case smoking cessation should be done immediately. If all reports are normal then possibility of simple musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don t worry, you will be alright but please quit smoking. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.