What Causes Pinching Pain In The Chest?

Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017

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Mon, 18 Sep 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hello Sir,
Some time I feel slight pinch pain in left side chest during resting after climbing staircase But it was not there when I repeat again.

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Does not look like cardiac pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer cardiologist
Localized pain is rarely cardiac. Cardiac pain is diffused & occurs after exertion & relieved by rest.
Your bp reading of 140/90 is normal but on borderline, so I'll recommend you to monitor your bp.
To evaluate the chest pain further, I'll advice you for a Stress Echo & chest X Ray to rule out any possible abnormality.
Hope this helps.
Thanks & take care

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