IN

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 42 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.

6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi

Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi agrees1 doctor agrees

Dr. Vasudev Ananthramanswered

Cardiology 33 years experience

Heart disease?: Main concern is it could be your heart. Please see your doctor soon.

6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 29-year-old female asked:

Can a fast heart rate cause left sided chest pain? A sharp sometimes crushing pain lasted about 15min and now really tired but fine

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 53-year-old female asked:

Hx of pericarditis. Now having chest pain. Can lay on left side though uncomfortable,but lying on RT side causes severe pain in middle. Ideas?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year-old female asked:

Having chest tightness in the middle slight left side last only few seconds 3-4 times a day for 2 days now. Could it be caused by anxiety/depression?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 25-year-old male asked:

What can cause left sided chest discomfort when getting a sudden rush of the chills? I get the chills quite often which causes me to shiver for a quick second. When I shiver now I get a small semi sharp pain in my left chest. Only when I get chills?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year-old female asked:

When i raise my arms i feel a tightening on the left side of my chest them feel dizzy. Now my left arm has been tingling. I'm not sure what causes

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Last updated Oct 16, 2017

Found in:

People also asked

I have a pain under my left shoulder blade that causes my left arm to be numb & I can't sleep on my left side,i have nausea & sharp chest pains to my heart. Its now 3 weeks with this pain but x-rays are clear yet doctors can't find a diagnosis.

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

What can cause pain in the lower right side of abdomen? I recently been having pain in my lower right side of abdomen and now i feel the pain in my whole entire stomach abdomen area. And experiencing chest pains and occasional weakness in the left arm mos

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

What causes something that keeps beating quickly for a few times every now and then in the upper leff chest.exactly 4 cm under collarbone 3 cm to the left side..literally beating like fluttering every few minutes.feels weird?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

1 yr upper back pain.Now pain in left chest at the breastline.Pain only lasts seconds, usually when bending forward or lying on side.What causes this?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I dd a stress test 8 years ago to find out what was wrong(heart was good). turned out it was GERD. i have some chest pain right now, it comes and goes.. sharpp on my left side. not center left, but more left. is this cause for concern? im 29yr?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.