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What Causes Pain In Chest While Bending Down Or Standing Up?

Hi, I have had chest pain in left hand side towards the top of my chest. It hurts especially if I bend down then stand back up, but also later in the day it hurts when I breathe in and out I would say its like a sharp ache. I m 41 years old , I don t smoke, reasonably fit. Does seem to improve when rested. Just concerned as I have been under some stress recently. Please can you give me some advice
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion we should first rule out cardiac cause for your left sided chest pain.
So get done ECG first.
If ECG is normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause.
Your pain is increasing with movements like bending and subside on rest, this favours muscular pain mostly.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Avoid movements causing pain.
5. Start pain killer and muscle relaxant.
6. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
Don't worry,you will be alright.
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What Causes Pain In Chest While Bending Down Or Standing Up?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion we should first rule out cardiac cause for your left sided chest pain. So get done ECG first. If ECG is normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Your pain is increasing with movements like bending and subside on rest, this favours muscular pain mostly. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Avoid movements causing pain. 5. Start pain killer and muscle relaxant. 6. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Don t worry,you will be alright.