
Having A Really Sharp Pain On Left Chest Area With Swelling. What Could Be The Reason?

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You MUST GO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - IMMEDIATELY
Any pain at this age should be investigated as HEART PAIN – UNLESS PROVED OTHERWISE.
You need an EKG and blood work up (Cardiac marker)
In suspected heart attack, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – if detected early, an attack may even be aborted / the amount of damage and complications can be reduced remarkably. The most important time is the first few hours.
Better be safe than sorry - treated if a problem is found / Happy, if it turns out otherwise
In the setting of sarcoid, chest and cervical spine should also be investigated.
You may need X-rays of Chest and Spine for favour of further assessment and assistance.
See SHOULD SEE YOUR DOCTOR – AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck

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