Pain in left side of chest.

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Asked for Female, 24 Years

For the past 5 years, I've been having trouble laying down on my left side as it results in a stabbing pain in my chest, behind the left breast. Sometimes the stabbing pain doesn't happen but there is a dull ache. Sometimes throughout the day I get the stabbing pain and breathing makes it worse. Holding my breath for a few seconds makes it go away. Any idea what is wrong? Doctor did EKG and chest xray, everything seemed normal.

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Dr. Amjad M Shaikh Cardiologist 21 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amjad M Shaikh

Cardiologist 21 yrs exp Mumbai

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This is costochondritis. Very common in females. Some painkillers with local hot fomentation will help you. Get some calcium and vit. D3 tab.

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