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What Causes Left Sided Chest Pain?

I have been experiencing chest pain. It started in the soft spot right under my sternum. First, I was having palpitations, then pressure would start to grow. Now I am experiencing pain on the left side of my chest right above the breast. It feels like a sharp steady pain. Comes on a few times a day. This has all developed in the past two months. I do not have enough money, even with my health insurance, to go to the emergency room. I do not smoke or drink. The only medications I am on are Birth Control pills. I've been taking them for four years. For the past year I have been on Yaz. Is this serious or just a muscle pain?Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Chest pain can be due to cardiovascular disorder or musculoskeletal deceases.
I suggest you to consult a physician for clinical assessment and relevant investigations.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Causes Left Sided Chest Pain?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Chest pain can be due to cardiovascular disorder or musculoskeletal deceases. I suggest you to consult a physician for clinical assessment and relevant investigations. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal