Patient's question:
Hello! A little below the left chest, sometimes it hurts and sometimes it doesn't. What's going on? I'm pregnantDoctor's answer:
Generally, there are many causes that can lead to chest pain, such as angina, costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, rib cartilage inflammation, thoracic vertebrae disorders, shingles, gastroesophageal reflux, and peptic ulcers, all of which can cause chest pain. For your condition, if it frequently occurs, it is recommended to undergo an electrocardiogram (ECG), ultrasound, and other tests to identify the cause and guide treatment. At the same time, it cannot be ruled out that it may be caused by factors such as fatigue or emotional stress, or by neurosis. If it occurs occasionally, it is possible that the pain may be due to intercostal neuralgia inflammation, and you can temporarily take anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications orally.