Left side chest pain

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I have left side chest pain on upper side.This pain is not related to any activity. Sharp pain always present. Have done chest x-ray and diagnosis is 1st Rib on left side thinner than right. all other parameters are normal

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Dr. Poonam Patel Vasani Pain Management Specialist 17 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Poonam Patel Vasani

Pain Management Specialist 17 yrs exp Pune

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Such chest pains are often due to costochondritis or intercostal neuralgia. You have not mentioned if you underwent ECG to rule out any heart problems. Pain due to costochondritis or intercostal neuralgia responds well to medication and injections called intercostal nerve block.

Next Steps

First get ECG done to rule out any heart problem. Then consult a pain specialist if no heart problem is found.

Health Tips

Do deep breathing exercises and spine stretches an extension once pain is decreased.

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