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What Causes Chest Pain?

I"ve been having pains off and on for about a week, the pain comes from the left side of my chest, like directly my heart, I'm female, decent health, take no medications, overweight but in good health. What could be the cause?? I have a high tolerance for pain so I would give it a 4 to 5 at times.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Recurrent left sided chest pain is commonly due to heart diseases. So better to first rule out them.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes muscular spasm can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also beneficial.
Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Pain?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Recurrent left sided chest pain is commonly due to heart diseases. So better to first rule out them. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes muscular spasm can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also beneficial. Don t worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.