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What Causes Sharp Pain Under The Left Breast Radiating Towards The Back?

I have a sharp pain under my left breast. The pain is ok when i am lying down but hurts on movement. It is tender to touch. I can feel the Bain slightly in my back as well. It hurts to breath. It is a sharp pain. I have had it for three days. I had the same pain a few months ago closer to the side of my ribs and the hospital said they thought it was a fractured rib
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more but since it is left sided chest pain, we should first rule out heart diseases.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Avoid sudden jerky movements.
Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
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 Sharp Pain Under The Left Breast Radiating Towards The Back?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more but since it is left sided chest pain, we should first rule out heart diseases. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid sudden jerky movements. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.