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Suggest Treatment For Left Sided Chest Pain
Question: I have been having chest pains on the left side - starts at the back and goes down the left side of my chest along the rib cage to the center of the chest.
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting may be related to the following causes:
- Cardiac issues (coronary blockage)
- Muscle and skeletal issues (spondilitis, costochondritis)
- GERD (acid reflux) or other gastrointestinal problems.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting may be related to the following causes:
- Cardiac issues (coronary blockage)
- Muscle and skeletal issues (spondilitis, costochondritis)
- GERD (acid reflux) or other gastrointestinal problems.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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