Question 1

what could cause sharp shooting chest pain on left side of chest (near armpit)?

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Chest Pain: Several things.  It could be a pulled muscle or pinched nerve, but any pain near the left side of the chest in a mail your age should be checked out.  I would recommend going to an ER or Urgent Care, especially if are having an episode.

Question 2

for the past few days i had chest pain on left side and under armpit.  it goes away and comes back.  and doesn't seem to be getting worse at all.  ?

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Chestpain: At your age it is probably not heart related. It could be muscle related pain. If the pain is recurrent and not going away, it's worth having it examined to rule out underlying lung or pericardial problems.

Question 3

i don't have chest pain in my left side really. i've had more pain in my right side than on the left. it's just a discomfort that goes from the left side of the chest to my armpit and it feels like something is in there.

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Your description is: not typical for cardiac issues and your young age would argue against this as well however there are quite a few potential diagnoses both life threatening and or benign that could explain your symptoms. It would be a very good idea to go to a health care provider and get checked out.

Question 4

dull chest pain, usually on left side up near shoulder and in armpit. sometimes in the middle. sometimes right side. heart ruled out. thoughts?

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Few reasons: Most probably musculoskeletal. Pain is very atypical for cardiac origin. Doesn't seems like to be related to gerd.

Question 5

left armpit pain chest pain back pain headaches?

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Merits evaluation.: Your symptoms merit a careful history and physical exam.  It's necessary to determine the cause of the pain, check your heart, blood pressure; perhaps take an ekg and chest x-rays.

Question 6

can gas cause chest pain under left rib cage and lower armpit area?

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It can: It can, but suggest that you get checked that it it is not heart related.

Question 7

hello, i am a 22 year old female and i have been suffering from sever chest pain which has gone into my armpit and left arm? any ideas of what it is??

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Why take a chance?: Young adult people can have unusual congenital or genetic risks for heart attacks. Severe acute chest pain into left arm in a any adult is concerning enough to go to Urgent Care or ER ASAP.  An EKG and a blood test seem like a small price to pay.

Question 8

upper chest pain, left side closer to my armpit.  had it for a month, comes and goes, feels kind of like achy/sharp pain above my heart?

Accepted Answer

See thoracic surgeon: Begin with pcp , if no help concider vascular or thoracic surgeon. Your first rib could pressing on the vessel causing symptoms. Thoracic outlet syndrome is remote possibility.

Question 9

upper chest pain, left side closer to my armpit.  had it for about 3 years , comes and goes, feels kind of like achy/sharp pain above my heart?

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Chest pain age ?: How old are you 18 or 80?
Not enough information.
What brings it come or makes it go away?
Need to see a Dr would go to 
walk in clinic.and be checked out.

Question 10

painful lump under armpit. doctor said it was cyst 3 days ago but its gotten bigger and painful, plus chest pain on left side getting worse. help!

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Seek help first: You might have an abscess or infected sweat gland. See your doctor again for evaluation ; treatment.

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What could cause sharp shooting chest pain on left side of chest (near armpit)?

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For the past few days i had chest pain on left side and under armpit. it goes away and comes back. and doesn't seem to be getting worse at all. ?

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I don't have chest pain in my left side really. i've had more pain in my right side than on the left. it's just a discomfort that goes from the left side of the chest to my armpit and it feels like something is in there.

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Dull chest pain, usually on left side up near shoulder and in armpit. sometimes in the middle. sometimes right side. heart ruled out. thoughts?

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Left armpit pain chest pain back pain headaches?

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Can gas cause chest pain under left rib cage and lower armpit area?

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Hello, i am a 22 year old female and i have been suffering from sever chest pain which has gone into my armpit and left arm? any ideas of what it is??

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Upper chest pain, left side closer to my armpit. had it for a month, comes and goes, feels kind of like achy/sharp pain above my heart?

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Upper chest pain, left side closer to my armpit. had it for about 3 years , comes and goes, feels kind of like achy/sharp pain above my heart?

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Painful lump under armpit. doctor said it was cyst 3 days ago but its gotten bigger and painful, plus chest pain on left side getting worse. help!

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