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What Causes Left Sided Pain While Breathing?
Question: I am a male 42 years old . I have been having a sharp pain when i breath in on my left lateral side .
Brief Answer:
It is more like pulmonary related pain, you have nothing to worry...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are experiencing is more like pulmonary related pain and it's atypical for cardiac problems. As a such you have nothing to worry about.
However i would like to suggest to do the following examinations:
- ECG
- Chest x ray
- Blood work
- Abdominal ultrasound
This will help to find out the exact cause of your symptoms.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
It is more like pulmonary related pain, you have nothing to worry...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are experiencing is more like pulmonary related pain and it's atypical for cardiac problems. As a such you have nothing to worry about.
However i would like to suggest to do the following examinations:
- ECG
- Chest x ray
- Blood work
- Abdominal ultrasound
This will help to find out the exact cause of your symptoms.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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