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What Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Chest With Difficulty Breathing?

sharp pain on the left side of my chest . hurts to breath, bend over, lie down, and when there is any kind of force big or small against it. Its been on and of for several months but lately for the past 3weeks its been constant non stop pain all day everyday. why is this happening?

                                                                 
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Left sided chest pain, breathing difficulty worsening over time are mostly seen with heart diseases.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
You may need antihypertensive, diuretics and other cardiac supportive drugs based on reports.
Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose and then start appropriate treatment.
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 Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Chest With Difficulty Breathing?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Left sided chest pain, breathing difficulty worsening over time are mostly seen with heart diseases. So better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). You may need antihypertensive, diuretics and other cardiac supportive drugs based on reports. Don t worry, you will be alright. First diagnose and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.