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What Causes Recurring Discomfort On Left Side Of Chest?

Hi there , I am a 42 year old woman , whom get discomfort when sednatary in the middle slightly to the left of my chest , this comes and goes , I have always been very fit and have had this for many years now .Any ideas ? Regards Kathy from New Zealand
posted on Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Females are at increased risk of cardiac diseases after the age of 40 years.
This is because of hormonal changes. After 40 years, when women approach menopause, estrogen level start decreasing. Estrogen is cardioprotective and hence females are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease after 40 years.
So we should first rule out cardiac diseases in your case.
So get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Avoid strenuous exercise and heavyweight lifting. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright. First rule out cardiac cause.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Recurring Discomfort On Left Side Of Chest?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Females are at increased risk of cardiac diseases after the age of 40 years. This is because of hormonal changes. After 40 years, when women approach menopause, estrogen level start decreasing. Estrogen is cardioprotective and hence females are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease after 40 years. So we should first rule out cardiac diseases in your case. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Avoid strenuous exercise and heavyweight lifting. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright. First rule out cardiac cause. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.