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What Causes Dull Ache Around Chest And Heart Area?

hi, im 18 years old and recently have had a dull ache in left chest area-heart. It comes and goes and sometimes gets worse when lying on my side. Im not overweight and it seems like a young age to suffer from heart related problems, could this be a serious problem?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you are right. You are too young to have heart diseases or other serious illnesses.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
5. Sit with proper back and chest support.
6. Take painkiller like ibuprofen.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
If not improving with all these after 1 week then consult doctor.
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 Dull Ache Around Chest And Heart Area?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right. You are too young to have heart diseases or other serious illnesses. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 5. Sit with proper back and chest support. 6. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. If not improving with all these after 1 week then consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.