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Why does my left side of the chest pain when I do activities?
Query: Hi, I fell while testing a backyard zipline over a creek. My left side has pain. It hurts to laugh, cough, or sneeze. I am taking Ibuprofen and Tylenol for pain relief. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Sorry to hear about your accident, but let me also tell you that you can go back to physical activities and outdoor sports within some time. As I see on your X-rays (attachments removed to protect the patient's identi... Read Full »
Shortness of breath and chest pain after breathing in steam. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male weighing in 185 Ibs and 5'9". I do not take any medications. I am worried if I am at risk of any complications after having breathed in some steam/air at about 350 F. I was covering a pot roast I had just taken out of the oven when I accidentally took a breath o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the history, at times, though not very common, steam/air inhalation can cause inflammation of the airway leading to respiratory symptoms and even pulmonary edema. So, keep an eye on symptoms like development of hoarseness of voice, wheezing, stridor, breathless... Read Full »
Can right basal pneumonia cause pain on the left side?
Query: Hi doctor, I have right basal pneumonia. But my left side has pain. While having a cough and taking deep breaths, there is increased pain. I have started taking antibiotics. How long will it take to have some relief? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your symptoms. You are having pneumonia on the right side. Pneumonia occurs due to inflammation of the lung parenchyma. The symptoms are fever, cough with expectoration, and breathlessness. Sometimes, it can cause pleural effusion (fluid accumulation b... Read Full »
What is the reason for my left-sided chest pain and low heart rate?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in my left side of the chest and under armpit from the last one week. My EKG report is clear but my resting heart rate is always 50 to 60 bpm. During running, my heart rate is 100 to 130 and during walking, it is 70 to 90 bpm. My blood pressure is 100/70 mm/Hg. My age is 27... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac issues. Considering your age and the fact that you have no cardiovascular risk factors there is nothing to worry about your heart. Your heart rate a... Read Full »
Why does my chest pain not subside even after medications?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 28-year-old male suffering from left-sided chest pain while stretching or twisting my left side chest for five days. I do not have the chest pain while breathing in or out and walking. This pain started gradually when I coughed loudly in the morning before five days. The pain feels... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is good to see that you underwent few important tests, and they came out normal. A sudden cough could have caused pain in the chest muscles. Most probably, it is musculoskeletal pain. As you have taken Chlorzoxazone and Paracetamol, it shou... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for left-sided upper back pain.
Query: Hi, I am suffering from left side upper back pain as well as left sided chest pain for the past one year. Day by day it has been increasing. I underwent ECG, Echo and TMT eight months back. All the tests were normal. My lipid profile is as follows:Tryglicerides - 276, LDL - 85, HDL - 28 and tot... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your upper back pain and left sided chest pain might be due to a condition called cervical radiculopathy. It is a condition where the nerves at your neck level get compressed between the neck bones and causes pain in the back of neck or upper back or arm or shoulder or ... Read Full »