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Pain in left chest for a month
It's been almost a month I am Having pain in left chest,it comes and goes.it increases when I press that pain area.and pain also increases when I lift my arm,lay in certain position etc.some times having pain in ribs that increases when I take deep breath.but now left chest pain is coming simultaneously.and I am also having shortness of breath sometimes.i am thinking like iam goin to have heart attack or lung cancer something.i am really afraid please clear my doubts.is it serious?
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It is muscular type of chest pain.
Do ECG And TMT once to rule out cardiac problem..
Then
Take Analgesic
Rantac
Volini gel
SOS -- anxiolytic drug
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First of all Do not stress yourself.
It's just a gastric issue or Musculoskeletal pain.
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*video consultation advised
Health Tips
plenty of fluids
Tender Coconut water
avoid hot and spicy foods
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Mostly musculoskeletal / gastric pain.
Need proper medications it will be alright.
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Tap consult now to start proper medications
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Dr. Ankit Jaiswal
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Nagpur
Consult asap .
Dont worry .
Need some more details .
Will do chest xray to rule out pleuritis and ECG .
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