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What Causes Recurring Sharp Pain In Left Side Of Chest?
Hi my name is Easton, and for the past 5 days I ve been having chest pain. It started Wednesday, it was just a sharp pain at first and continued through out the day, Thursday was the worst day, sharp pain as I turned my head to the right or if I lifted my left arm and pain in the back, it felt as if my chest was swollen. And as I took deep breaths the pain worsened. It s now Sunday and I still have sharp pain on the left side of my chest. It is also hard to sleep at night because the pain. I am only 24 should I be worried? And what could it possibly be?
Mon, 2 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring sharp pain in left side of chest . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . Take proton pump inhibitor and H 2 blockers for acid reflux. It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina or heart failure . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . F
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring sharp pain in left side of chest . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . Take proton pump inhibitor and H 2 blockers for acid reflux. It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina or heart failure . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . F
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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