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What Causes Pressure In Upper Left Chest And Armpit?

Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2014

Question: Hello, Sometimes I get a pressure/tightness in my upper left chest/armpit/shoulder. This is around quite often but I find that sometimes if I eat something fatty (like McDonalds) it comes on even worse. I don't feel anything in the middle of my chest like heartburn it is only in my chest/armpit/shoulder area. I had a stress test, echocardiogram and chest x rays about a year ago and all of those came back negative of any issues. Any ideas what could cause this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: Possible gallbladder issues... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your medical history and feel sorry for the situation you are in. Your clinical symptoms are indicative for gallbladder problems (stones, sludge). I suggest to run: - abdominal ultrasound - complete blood work - measure liver enzymes and bilirubin level for further evaluation. Hope it was of help! Let me know if you have further questions! Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

Hello, I have had these symptoms for just over two years now and they come and go. What would cause these to come back but then go away sometimes? I also feel like a brain fog quite often. Is there anything that could be contributing to that as well? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (48 hours later)

Brief Answer: Must run further tests first... Detailed Answer: Hi, As mentioned earlier, you must run further tests to determine the right cause. With regards to feeling brain fog often, I'd suggest to do a lipid profile testing and measure your blood sugar levels to exclude problems with blood fats and sugar. Hope it helped! Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar