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What Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Near Heart When Laying?

I get a sharp pain on my left side near my heart whenever I lay down for a long period of time. It's worst when I lay on my left side. I went to the doctor for it in my mid 20's and they could not find anything wrong. I'm 49 (male), have always been very active, and in great health otherwise.
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a gastro esophageal disorder (reflux or esophageal spasm).

A musculo skeletal pain can not be excluded by this clinical scenario.

Your symptoms don't seem to be related to any cardiac disorder.

I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study and some blood lab tests:

-complete blood count
- PCR, sedimentation rate (inflammation)
- blood electrolytes
- kidney and liver function tests.

A GI endoscopy is necessary to exclude the above mentioned gastro esophageal disorder.

Hope to have been helpful!

Greetings!
Dr. Iliri

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What Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Near Heart When Laying?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a gastro esophageal disorder (reflux or esophageal spasm). A musculo skeletal pain can not be excluded by this clinical scenario. Your symptoms don t seem to be related to any cardiac disorder. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study and some blood lab tests: -complete blood count - PCR, sedimentation rate (inflammation) - blood electrolytes - kidney and liver function tests. A GI endoscopy is necessary to exclude the above mentioned gastro esophageal disorder. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri