What Causes Left-sided Chest Pain While Coughing?

Posted on Mon, 15 Jan 2018

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Mon, 15 Jan 2018 Answered on

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Question : I have a sharp pain on my left side especially when I cough

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably just pulled intercostal muscle.

Detailed Answer:

Hi and welcome.

Well, if you are talking about pain in chest then it is probably just pulled intercostal muscle or pinched nerve and it should be treated with rest, nonsteroid painkillers.

If this is felt in deep chest and left arm then you need to see cardiologist for further evaluation. Otherwise it may be beginning of pneumonia or pleurodynia and pulmologist evaluation is required.

Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 hours later)

no chest pain but lot of pain difficulty sittin and then standing. would heat help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
Yes, then this is probably neuromuscular pain..YOu can apply heat pads and take nonsteroid painkillers and it should pass.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj