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What Causes Pain In The Chest And Under The Ribcage Upon Smoking?

Hello there i stopped smoking about a month ago and had noticed that i was having a few chest pains and pains in my rib cage. Then it finally went away. Then this oast friday i was hangout with aome friends and decide to smoke. Since then ive been having pains under my left rib cage and in my chest. Ive noticed my heart beats differently sometimes and i grt light headed and my hands will start to tingle. Was hoping to get some thoughts. I know i have to quit smoking. Just kind of scares me i dont want to have a heart attack or anything
Sat, 21 Apr 2018
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Hello,

It is understandable to be concerned, smoking can affect the blood supply to the heart. Though it is quite possible that you may not be having a heart attack, it would be best to be seen by a doctor.

Chest pain needs to be investigated through examination. Certain blood tests need to be done to know if the heart is having issues and an EKG is also to be done.

Chest pain can come from any structure of the chest from the skin inwards such as skin, esophagus, muscles, bones, lungs, and heart.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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What Causes Pain In The Chest And Under The Ribcage Upon Smoking?

Hello, It is understandable to be concerned, smoking can affect the blood supply to the heart. Though it is quite possible that you may not be having a heart attack, it would be best to be seen by a doctor. Chest pain needs to be investigated through examination. Certain blood tests need to be done to know if the heart is having issues and an EKG is also to be done. Chest pain can come from any structure of the chest from the skin inwards such as skin, esophagus, muscles, bones, lungs, and heart. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James