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What Causes Pain Under The Left Breast?

Hi, earlier today I was having lunch (club sandwich), 10-15 minutes after eating I had a very bad pain right under my left breast which soon spread to my back. The pain was so bad I started to sweat. At the end it felt like I had a "ring" around my torso (below my breasts). I wasn't out of breath but hurt much. The whole thing lasted about 15 minutes. Can you please tell me if this is a heart problem ? I'm a 50 year old female.

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Mon, 25 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since all your symptoms are started after eating, possibility of acute gastritis is more.
But better to first rule out heart diseases as your symptoms are classical of heart disease.
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.
Take simple antacid (pantoprazole) twice daily on empty stomach.
Avoid junk food. Avoid hot and spicy food.
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 Pain Under The Left Breast?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since all your symptoms are started after eating, possibility of acute gastritis is more. But better to first rule out heart diseases as your symptoms are classical of heart disease. 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. Take simple antacid (pantoprazole) twice daily on empty stomach. Avoid junk food. Avoid hot and spicy food. 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.