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Suggest Treatment For Left Sided Chest Pain

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Question: I have been having chest pains on the left side - starts at the back and goes down the left side of my chest along the rib cage to the center of the chest.


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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

What you are reporting may be related to the following causes:
- Cardiac issues (coronary blockage)
- Muscle and skeletal issues (spondilitis, costochondritis)
- GERD (acid reflux) or other gastrointestinal problems.

If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Suggest Treatment For Left Sided Chest Pain

Brief Answer: Following advice Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. What you are reporting may be related to the following causes: - Cardiac issues (coronary blockage) - Muscle and skeletal issues (spondilitis, costochondritis) - GERD (acid reflux) or other gastrointestinal problems. If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms: - Blood work - Ecg - Cardiac echo - Stress test - Abdominal ultrasound - Upper endoscopy Hope this will be of help! Wish you health! Dr. Shehu