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What Causes Sharp Pains In Left Side Of Chest?

I am having sharp pains in my left chest irregularly for about a week now. Right now they are more frequent, like every minute. It is painful to the touch in the rib area but leaves at times. I am 58 years old. Could it be costochondritis or could it be more serious after all this time.
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having costo-chondritis giving this problem.
Apply analgesic cream locally.
Some times coronary insufficiency does cause this type of pain so go for EKG to rule out coronary.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Sharp Pains In Left Side Of Chest?

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having costo-chondritis giving this problem. Apply analgesic cream locally. Some times coronary insufficiency does cause this type of pain so go for EKG to rule out coronary. Ok and take care.