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What Causes Pain On The Left Side Of Upper Chest?
Question: I have been having pain on the left side of my upper chest for a few days, it subsides for a while then returns, when I take a deep breath is when it bothers me the most. It has at some points affected my left arm and I feel it on the left side of my neck below my jaw. I have taken an aleve to see if it that helps. I am waiting to see if it goes into affect. thank you
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms seem to be related to musculo-skeletal pain, probably a little inflammation.
I think that aleve will really be helpful in this situation.
From the other hand I would exclude any possible cardiac disorder related this symptomatology, because this type of pain is not related to the heart.
If your problems persist, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some other tests:
- a chest X ray study to examine your lungs
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count for infection, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation).
Meanwhile, I recommend continuing taking aleve, maybe coupled with acetaminophen to help with the pain relief.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms seem to be related to musculo-skeletal pain, probably a little inflammation.
I think that aleve will really be helpful in this situation.
From the other hand I would exclude any possible cardiac disorder related this symptomatology, because this type of pain is not related to the heart.
If your problems persist, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some other tests:
- a chest X ray study to examine your lungs
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count for infection, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation).
Meanwhile, I recommend continuing taking aleve, maybe coupled with acetaminophen to help with the pain relief.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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