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What Causes Chest Pain On Left Side?

I m having a pain on the left side of my chest, close to where my arm is attached to my body. It feels like an electrical pulse. It feels like I am being shocked. It does not hurt all the time. It comes and goes. It started hurting Sunday. Didn t bother me at all yesterday, but now it does.
Fri, 17 Jan 2020
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Hi,

Based on the history you have shared, it seems to be neuromuscular pain however any correlation with heart needs to be ruled out on a baseline EKG and echocardiogram if needed.

Also, detailed cardiac and chest examination for air entry may also be needed. If any suspicious finding is noted may be asked for a chest X-ray.

Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful for symptomatic relief.

If other possibilities are ruled out muscle relaxants like tizanidine or orphenidine may be needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Chest Pain On Left Side?

Hi, Based on the history you have shared, it seems to be neuromuscular pain however any correlation with heart needs to be ruled out on a baseline EKG and echocardiogram if needed. Also, detailed cardiac and chest examination for air entry may also be needed. If any suspicious finding is noted may be asked for a chest X-ray. Meanwhile OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful for symptomatic relief. If other possibilities are ruled out muscle relaxants like tizanidine or orphenidine may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician