- male
- 50 Years
- 20/02/2025
I've been having these mild chest pains on my left side, and it's been going on for a while now. I've seen doctors a couple of times and even did an ECG, but everything came back normal. The pain isn't super intense or frequent, but it pops up every couple of days, and its got me a bit worried. Could this be related to my heart, or could there be something else behind it? What kind of tests should I ask for to figure out whats causing it?
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consult cardiologist
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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