- Female
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm feeling a bit worried because there's this pain in my left side, near my chest. It almost feels like there's something sitting there. Should I be concerned about this?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
ecg and cardiac makers is advised.
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I've been having this chest pain, mostly on the left side, but sometimes it just spreads everywhere around my chest. I've also been getting lightheaded, like my balance is off, and my ears keep popping and ringing. One weird thing is I randomly had testicle pain while I was at work the other day, plus headaches and muscle pain in my neck and jaw. I know I have anxiety which gives me panic attacks, but this feels different. Do you think it's all connected, or is there something else going on?
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