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Could Sudden Sharp Pain In The Chest, Rib Area Be Just Strained Muscle Or Something Serious?

Hello, I have a sharp pain in my left chest/rib area. It s comes on when I m sedentary so is not related to movement. It jabs away at me. I ve mentioned it to my doctor several times but all he says is its probably a muscle or a strain. I am quite a lazy person so don t ever exert myself physically. Have you any idea what it is?
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
Left side chest pain should be always rule out by certain investigation.
Muscle pain will be relieve by nsaid with muscle relaxant.
Local application of nsaid gel will be helpful.
Go for ECG,TMT and ECHO to rule any cardiac involvement under guidance of your physician.
Go for exercise,yoga regularly.

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Could Sudden Sharp Pain In The Chest, Rib Area Be Just Strained Muscle Or Something Serious?

Welcome to HCM. Left side chest pain should be always rule out by certain investigation. Muscle pain will be relieve by nsaid with muscle relaxant. Local application of nsaid gel will be helpful. Go for ECG,TMT and ECHO to rule any cardiac involvement under guidance of your physician. Go for exercise,yoga regularly.