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What Causes Recurring Pain In Left Side Of Chest?
Hello,I am a 26 year old male, about 140 lbs and 6'2''. I have a very hard time gaining weight, and have always been underweight. I am having a recurring pain in the left side of my chest, which is making me very nervous. I first began to feel it about 4 1/2 years ago. The best way to describe it is a balloon inflating behind where I imagine my heart to be, accompanied by discomfort, and sometimes sharp pain. I have seen many doctors about this issue, and have been through multiple EKG's, all indicating my heart is just fine. I don't doubt that, but this symptom is constant, and the location is stressing me out. It seems to be occurring more frequently, sometimes 6 times a day, for many days in a row. What tests should my doctors be doing to find the cause?
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
Hi,
The cause for the left sided chest pain is not always heart, among young people muscle pain and pain caused by spine problems are more frequent, and sometimes chest pain can be caused by anxiety as well.
I would advise you to see a doctor to check if everything is normal with your spine.
Take care
The cause for the left sided chest pain is not always heart, among young people muscle pain and pain caused by spine problems are more frequent, and sometimes chest pain can be caused by anxiety as well.
I would advise you to see a doctor to check if everything is normal with your spine.
Take care
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