I'm 21, and lately, I've been having these sudden spells of moderate pain on the left side of my chest that only last a few seconds before going away. Its got me a bit worried. Could this be something serious, or is it nothing to be too concerned about?

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That could be muscle catch or pleuritis.no need to worry you can ignore it,in such episodes do breathing excercise for a better result

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I'm 21, and lately, I've been having these sudden spells of moderate pain on the left side of my chest that only last a few seconds before going away. Its got me a bit worried. Could this be something serious, or is it nothing to be too concerned about?

That could be muscle catch or pleuritis.no need to worry you can ignore it,in such episodes do breathing excercise for a better result

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I've noticed my heart rate is jumping between 54 and 131. I'm a healthy 19-year-old, so is this normal? Should I be worried about these fluctuations?

My dad's been having this ongoing chest and left-hand pain for about a month now. He saw a doctor who said it was some kind of gastro issue, and the meds worked while he was on them. But ever since he finished the course, the pain's come back. What could be going on and what should we do next?

My father was just diagnosed with angiography and the doctors are suggesting an early CABG. I'm really worried and want to find the best hospital in Bangalore for this heart surgery can you help me figure out where to go?

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