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What Causes Pain In My Chest?

Over the last two days I've had chest pains that aren't quite severe, but are pretty painful. Along with these chest pains my left arm has been in the same pain. I am 21, and would just like to know what's wrong and if I need to go into the doctor
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and rule out heart diseases.
Left sided chest pain with left arm pain are commonly seen with heart diseases.
So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg and 2d echo.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can cause similar symptoms.
So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid movements causing pain.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these 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 Pain In My Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and rule out heart diseases. Left sided chest pain with left arm pain are commonly seen with heart diseases. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg and 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can cause similar symptoms. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these 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.