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By Medicover Hospitals / 07 March 2022 Home | Articles | Left side chest pain: How serious it can be? By Dr Lalith Agarwal
Causes of left side chest painCauses of Pain on the Left Side of the Chest Related to the HeartLung Conditions That Can Cause Left SideChest Pain
Other Factors Contributing to Left-Sided Chest Pain
Understand When Left Side Chest Pain May Indicate a Heart Attack
Diagnosis
TreatmentCitationsIs left sided chest pain serious?Chest pain can sometimes signal a medical emergency, such as a heart attack. If you're feeling pain in your left ribs, it's best not to ignore it. Heart attack symptoms include : pain, discomfort, or a heavy feeling in your chest, usually in the middle or on the left side.
How do I know if my chest pain is serious?How do I know if my chest pain is serious? Call 911 or have someone take you to the closest emergency room right away if you have chest pain that lasts longer than five minutes and doesn't go away when you rest or take medication. Cardiac chest pain can be life-threatening. Chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack.
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