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What Could Be The Reason For Experiencing A Sharp Cold Stabbing Pain In My Chest And Stomach?

Hi I am experiencing a sharp cold pain stabbing pain in my chest just beaide my left breast and also the lower left part of my stomach. The pain is so much that I can't stand and even breathing makes it worse, I have been to the docs many times and they have found nothing at all. I have been experiencing this pain my whole life but it has only gotten alot worse just recently. I am 17 years old.
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you are having mostly anxiety and related GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease ).
But since you have left sided chest pain, better to get done ecg first to rule out cardiac cause.
If ecg is normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause.
You are having anxiety and GERD.
Anxiety is well known risk factor for GERD.
So control of anxiety is needed.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm.
For GERD, start Proton pump inhibitors. Avoid hot and spicy food.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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What Could Be The Reason For Experiencing A Sharp Cold Stabbing Pain In My Chest And Stomach?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having mostly anxiety and related GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease ). But since you have left sided chest pain, better to get done ecg first to rule out cardiac cause. If ecg is normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. You are having anxiety and GERD. Anxiety is well known risk factor for GERD. So control of anxiety is needed. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. For GERD, start Proton pump inhibitors. Avoid hot and spicy food. Don t worry, you will be alright.