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What Causes Sudden Pain On Left Side Of Chest Just Below Breast?

I am female aged 53. About three weeks ago suddenly I developed a pain on the left side of my chest just below the left breast. It is pronounced when I take a deep breath or yawn. I get relief lying on my right side at night. The pain has eased but is still there. Would welcome your thoughts.
Thanks Elsie A.
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I read your question carefully and I would like to explain that your symptoms seem not to be related to any cardiac disorder.

The pain which is modulated by the position of the body or body movements (like in your situation) is not related to the heart.

It seems to be e musculosceletic pain or pain related to the lungs.

I recommend you to consult with the GP for a careful physical examination and perform a routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests,blood electrolytes,a rest ECG and a chest xray.

If all the above mentioned tests result normal, the most probable diagnosis would be a musculosceletic pain.

I would advise you to start ibuprofen for some days.

Hope to have been of help!

Greetings! Dr. Iliri

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What Causes Sudden Pain On Left Side Of Chest Just Below Breast?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I read your question carefully and I would like to explain that your symptoms seem not to be related to any cardiac disorder. The pain which is modulated by the position of the body or body movements (like in your situation) is not related to the heart. It seems to be e musculosceletic pain or pain related to the lungs. I recommend you to consult with the GP for a careful physical examination and perform a routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests,blood electrolytes,a rest ECG and a chest xray. If all the above mentioned tests result normal, the most probable diagnosis would be a musculosceletic pain. I would advise you to start ibuprofen for some days. Hope to have been of help! Greetings! Dr. Iliri