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What Causes Discomfort On Left Side Of Chest Area?
Question: i am having discomfort in my left chest past 2 days. infact there is a pressing heaviness in my left chest. To let you know, it is not a momentary pain but it is continous one. it got agrrevated when i started my exercises past 10 days. i also feel stomach bloat (feeling that my lungs have expanded) . people have mentioned that i look lean ( found that i have lost weight). iam not sure if they are related to my OCD or panic attacks. i feel as though the muscle area on my left chest has been beaten up by somebody. (as though somebody has beaten me badly on my left chest area) later i have felt numbness in that area. slight burning sensation on my left chest muscle area. unfortunately my family doctor that i usually visit is on leave and i have no where to ask for help. should i continue my exercises??. is it because iam not drinking sufficient water and getting myself dehydrated ?? or is it like my ph level of my blood has got disturbed because of my exercise.
Brief Answer:
You might use antiinflammatory measures..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Chest pains are always concerning. But from the description you gave, most probably you strained the pectoral muscles while exercing. If it doesn't hurt too much, you can wait until your doctor is back. Use antiinflammatory measures until then.
Since you have indigestion issues, I would suggest to use topical antiinflammatory agents like volini gel on the areas affected. Warm compresses using hot water bags or hot shower massage can give added benefits. Yes, it makes sense to avoid exercise till the pain is gone.
OCD and painc attacks don't seem to be related; but continue nexito forte as advised.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
You might use antiinflammatory measures..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Chest pains are always concerning. But from the description you gave, most probably you strained the pectoral muscles while exercing. If it doesn't hurt too much, you can wait until your doctor is back. Use antiinflammatory measures until then.
Since you have indigestion issues, I would suggest to use topical antiinflammatory agents like volini gel on the areas affected. Warm compresses using hot water bags or hot shower massage can give added benefits. Yes, it makes sense to avoid exercise till the pain is gone.
OCD and painc attacks don't seem to be related; but continue nexito forte as advised.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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