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What Causes Pain Under The Chest On The Left Side?

I have had significant pesticide exposures over 62 days the past six months. I am now having a mild to moderate pain in what may be my gall bladder or pancreas area (at the left side under my chest and under the thoracic ribs.) I am wondering if I am getting a gall bladder problem. I ve been eating A LOT of protein; i.e., 4 boiled eggs a day or even at one meal, lots of bacon. I seem to crave protein. I probably did not eat as many vegetables recently as I should. Anyway, can you tell if I should be concerned. (P.S., I chelated out most of the pesticide residues, but there are some heavy metals remaining in my apartment. One of them appears to be mercury. This sounds a bit wierd, but it s the truth. The symptom I m asking about may not be related to the pesticide exposures, but more to my recent dietary habits. Thank you for any insights you may offer! Barbara I am sorry I cannot afford to pay anything, so will sign off. Barbara
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Hello,

Pain under the left chest is commonly indicative of some developing cardiac problem but since you have inhaled pesticides there can be serious damage to the lung tissue due to which you are getting the pain. Other factors can be acid reflux, pancreatitis of kidney stones.

You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined. Get all the required tests done before toxicity increases & your symptoms worsen. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. get treated at the earliest. I the meantime avoid eating protein, you had enough. Take more fruits, veggies & berries with whole grain. Keep yourself well hydrated.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain Under The Chest On The Left Side?

Hello, Pain under the left chest is commonly indicative of some developing cardiac problem but since you have inhaled pesticides there can be serious damage to the lung tissue due to which you are getting the pain. Other factors can be acid reflux, pancreatitis of kidney stones. You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined. Get all the required tests done before toxicity increases & your symptoms worsen. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. get treated at the earliest. I the meantime avoid eating protein, you had enough. Take more fruits, veggies & berries with whole grain. Keep yourself well hydrated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician