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By Medicover Hospitals / 07 March 2022 Home | Articles | Left side chest pain: How serious it can be? By Dr Lalith Agarwal
Causes of left side chest painCauses of Pain on the Left Side of the Chest Related to the HeartLung Conditions That Can Cause Left SideChest Pain
Other Factors Contributing to Left-Sided Chest Pain
Understand When Left Side Chest Pain May Indicate a Heart Attack
Diagnosis
TreatmentCitationsWhat causes chest pain on left side above breast?Pericarditis pain usually occurs behind the breastbone or on the left side of the chest. The pain may: Spread to the left shoulder and neck. Get worse when coughing, lying down or taking a deep breath.
When should I worry about left side chest pain?Call 911 if you have any of these symptoms along with chest pain: A sudden feeling of pressure, squeezing, tightness, or crushing under your breastbone. Chest pain that spreads to your jaw, left arm, or back. Sudden, sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long period of inactivity.
Why do I feel pain in my left chest area?Pain on the left side of the chest can be a sign of a heart problem, and therefore some people often think they are having a heart attack when it occurs. However, this type of pain can also indicate less serious problems, like excess intestinal gas, reflux or an anxiety attack.
How do you know if left chest pain is heart related?Heart-related chest pain
Pressure, fullness, burning or tightness in your chest. Crushing or searing pain that spreads to your back, neck, jaw, shoulders, and one or both arms. Pain that lasts more than a few minutes, gets worse with activity, goes away and comes back, or varies in intensity. Shortness of breath.
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