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What Causes Intermittent Upper Left Chest Pain?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Apr 2016
Question: I'm getting chest pain (upper left) that comes and goes. This is very intermittent and it comes 2 or 3 times an hour. I'm having this problem for last 2 days only. I've never had this issue before.
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably muscle pain / need examination & investigation

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
Diagnosis demands examination; probably investigation too
GET EXAMINED

You haven't said anything of age, personal habits or co-morbidity - You have not said of any characteristics of the pain – pain from the heart is oppressing, in central chest (and left), worse on effort, relieved by rest, may radiate to shoulders and arms, associated with sweating and so on.
Your symptoms do not suggest Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). However, it is better to have an ECG (Electrocardiogram) – if normal, a Treadmill Exercise Electrocardiogram (TMT) to exclude heart problem…

Good luck
God bless you
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What Causes Intermittent Upper Left Chest Pain?

Brief Answer: Probably muscle pain / need examination & investigation Detailed Answer: Hi friend Welcome to Health Care Magic Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis Diagnosis demands examination; probably investigation too GET EXAMINED You haven't said anything of age, personal habits or co-morbidity - You have not said of any characteristics of the pain – pain from the heart is oppressing, in central chest (and left), worse on effort, relieved by rest, may radiate to shoulders and arms, associated with sweating and so on. Your symptoms do not suggest Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). However, it is better to have an ECG (Electrocardiogram) – if normal, a Treadmill Exercise Electrocardiogram (TMT) to exclude heart problem… Good luck God bless you