Sharp Pain That Runs From Left Pectoral To Knee And Back. What Can It Be?

Posted on Fri, 13 Jul 2012

Question: Thank you for yout help. I have been getting a sharp pain that will run from my left pectoral to my knee and back. It happens several times for the last three days. I am a 56 year old male in excellent condition.

Answered by Dr. Kulsoom Qureshi (1 hour later)

Hi Colmos,
Thanks for consulting us.
Your pain is a bit unusual type & it is difficult to make a comment on this much history alone. Cause may vary from just a muscle pull to atypical presentation of angina. It may also be a sign of some abdominal problem.
I suggest you should go to a hospital ER department & get yourself evaluated clinically. Doctor there may find a clue after examining you & then may suggest you appropriate investigation & treatment depending on his /her clinical diagnosis.
You MUST also have an ECG ( Electro-Cardio-Gram ) to rule out any cardiac cause of this pain.
Hope this answers your query. Please feel free to write back if you have any other concerns.
Wish you good health.
Regards.

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