Hello doctor
I'm having pain in left side chest like poking pain, it pains while moving the chest or when chest gets interact its very sharp poking pain, there is no pain while walking or climbing stairs, it there when seated, please tell me what is it, I'm feeling scared
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Having chest pain should never be ignored, and one should always get evaluated. Do an ECG first and consulted Cardiologist if required, do other Tests echocardiography blood test lipid profile, and if all are normal, then treadmill test.
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10) can also Include Milk or milk products like dahi, lassi, chach or paneer in diet whatever suits you well..but they should be fat free or double toned milk or skimmed milk only
11) Make sure to sleep 7 to 9 hours daily
12) Drink some water 1st thing in the morning
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14) Make some time for meditation & Spend some quality time with family... Its very important to reduce stress from the body
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