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What Causes Stinging Sensation On The Chest?

Hi, I am a 59 year old male that has experienced a sharp stinging feeling, not pain, on my left breast about an inch above my nipple. It's not a deep feeling, just below the surface which comes and goes about 3 or 4 times within the day. It began about one week ago. Need to worry?
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are having left sided chest discomfort, better to first rule out heart diseases in your case.
At your age of 59 years (post menopausal age), women are prone for heart diseases because of low estrogen and progesterone.
So first get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can also also cause similar kind of chest discomfort.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm if you are having stressful life.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases.
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 Stinging Sensation On The Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are having left sided chest discomfort, better to first rule out heart diseases in your case. At your age of 59 years (post menopausal age), women are prone for heart diseases because of low estrogen and progesterone. So first get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also also cause similar kind of chest discomfort. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm if you are having stressful life. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.