What Causes Pain In Left Side Of The Chest Radiating To Armpit?
Im 19 years old and female. I have always been active i have been working out just about everyday since I was 14 and even before that I was always out running around as a kid. My problem is that for a couple of days now the left side of chest/breast area has a nagging pain that will go into my armpit and whenever I run or workout it seems to be worse or sharper of a pain. At first I figured it was just gas pain or a pulled muscle, but as time goes on and the pain continues I'm very scared that I may have something more serious like an enlarged heart...any possible answers would be much appreciated
Constipation, musculoskeletal pain etc can lead such presentation But before labelling it as non specific left side chest pain cardiac causes has to be ruled out. Your work up done as follow:
If any specific cause found than treated accordingly If no any organic cause present than it might be muscular pain for which ibuprofen prescribed. Consult physician or pulmonologoist for examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami
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What Causes Pain In Left Side Of The Chest Radiating To Armpit?
Hi, Constipation, musculoskeletal pain etc can lead such presentation But before labelling it as non specific left side chest pain cardiac causes has to be ruled out. Your work up done as follow: -Auscultation -EKG -echocardiography -Blood pressure measurement -Tread mill If any specific cause found than treated accordingly If no any organic cause present than it might be muscular pain for which ibuprofen prescribed. Consult physician or pulmonologoist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami