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A 27-year-old female asked:
i have been having chest pains on the left side for about a week now it comes and goes just wondering what can cause it?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Many causes: There are many causes of one sided chest pain, and some are very serious. Best to get yourself evaluated by your doctor.
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Dr. Vasudev Ananthramanswered
Cardiology 32 years experience
Heart disease?: Main concern is it could be your heart. Please see your doctor soon.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Is it common with sle lupus to get chest pains?
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Dr. Michael Laccheoanswered
Rheumatology 15 years experience
Yes: Yes. Chest pain in lupus can come from many different causes. Pleuritis, chest pain due to inflammation of the tissue surrounding the lung, is a diagnostic criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus. Patients with lupus can also get indigestion, pneumonia, blood clots, heart disease etc. That also cause chest pain.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
When should you go to the doctor if you are having sporadic chest pains?
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Dr. Nassir Azimianswered
Interventional Cardiology 23 years experience
When other symptoms: Chest pains with activity or exertion or associated with shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea or vomitting need particular attention.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
NY
A 39-year-old member asked:
If I am having chest pains, how do I know when I need to see a doctor?
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Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
Call 911: I can only state first off-call 911. Now not all chest paiin is serious cp. Depends on age, medical condition, circumstance and many issues that cannot be covered here. All chest pain should be considered seriously and i recommend you call or see your doctor immediately or call 911 as above. Please do not minimize chest pain. It can be a life or death situation and decision.
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FL
A 47-year-old member asked:
Should I go to the doctor every time I have chest pains?
2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Louis Grenzeranswered
Cardiology 55 years experience
Not necessarily: That depends on the reason for the pain. If the doctor finds that your pain is not serious, he should explain to you that it is not related to a serious cause and that you may not have to report each episode of pain. That said, if you get a different type of pain it would need reevaluation. For instance, a young woman with musculoskeletal pain, such as from costochondritis. Not serious.
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CA
A 27-year-old member asked:
I'm having chest pains? How do I know if its serious?
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Dr. Rodolfo Farhyanswered
Cardiology 36 years experience
Chest pain: Any chest pain could be potentially serious and needs evaluation you should see a cardiologist soon.
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