Pains on left side of upperbody?

Answer:
Could be many things check with a doc!

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You could be having a mild heartattack. Better go get it checked out. I'm assuming you haven't recently lifted somthing heavy on that side even a day or 2 ago.

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if you suspect heart attack at all , best to get to the ER or better yet, call 911 and get an ambulance.

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I have the same problem like you. I'm going to see a doctor next week and you should do the same.

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What sort or pain is it? How far does it extend? Is it just in the chest area or does it go up into the neck and head? Is it on the far left or centre left of the body? Is it sharp stabbing pains, an ache or a crushing pain? Are you overweight? Do you smoke? Do you suffer from any other condition?
Really you should see a doctor about the pains, as he will be able to offer a proper diagnosis. Some common conditions associated with upper body pains are:
1) acid from the stomach. This gives a sharp pain, which can be worse at night when you are lying down, medication from your doctor can help. It is aggrevated by being overweight and smoking.
2) Heart attack: commonly this is a crushing pain in the centre of the chest, which can flow down the left arm and up into the neck. if the heart attack is very mild the victim may mistake it for very bad indigestion. Breathlessness with severe pain, or any chest pain lasting more than 15 mins needs a 999 call.
3) Angina - symptoms as for heart attack. Call 999. Can be controlled with medication and regular hospital or doctor appointments.
4) Low blood sats - this gives a "stitch" pain below left bust and at top of ribs. Usually due to smoking, aggrevated by overweight. This needs to be diagnosed by a doctor who will put a clip on your finger and take a reading.All chest pain should be checked out by your GP or A%26E depending on the seriousness of the pain. Chest pains are almost always caused and definately aggrevated by an unhealthy lifestyle. Don't smoke, keep weight at a healthy level, take plenty of exercise, don't drink too much alcohol.The BHF (type british heart foundation into a search engine) has a marvellous website with excellent advice.

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Call your local A%26E /E.R. explain your symptoms now !

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