Chest pain varies depending on the intensity, location, and duration. It might be a sign of some severe heart conditions like a heart attack, or sometimes it can be due to some other conditions that are not life-threatening. Acid reflux, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and bronchospasm might also cause chest pain.
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Can left-sided chest pain occur due to acidity?
Query: Hello doctor, I have borderline high cholesterol for five to six years. My blood tests like homocysteine and troponin-I were normal before three to four months. Since last week, I have left sided mild pain usually assumed by me as associated with gas and acidity. More often, I observed that whenever... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). An angiogram is not required. Serum uric acid, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides are high. Vitamin D3 is borderline. Please take Fibator LS (Fenofibrate and Atorvastatin) once a day at nig... Read Full »