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Upper Left Bruised Heart Pain
An_246979 posted:
I am a middle aged woman who has been experiencing chest pain on my left side, just above breast, that feels like a deep bruise. It has been off and on in terms of level of soreness for the past 4-5 months. Lately if I bend down to pick up something it hurts. I also have consistently been feeling light congestion, like a sinus draining consistently for months. I had a heart scan done last year that came out very well, 96% percentile for health. In general feeling congested for months, never severe, just enough to be noticeable, with the bruised heart feeling. A few times briefly this was accompanied by breast pain, not lasting more than a day, each time.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Upper Left Bruised Heart PainI am a middle aged woman who has been experiencing chest pain on my left side, just above breast, that feels like a deep bruise. It has been off and on in terms of level of soreness for the past 4-5 months. Lately if I bend down to pick up something it hurts. I also have consistently been feeling light congestion, like a sinus draining consistently for months. I had a heart scan done last year that came out very well, 96% percentile for health. In general feeling congested for months, never severe, just enough to be noticeable, with the bruised heart feeling. A few times briefly this was accompanied by breast pain, not lasting more than a day, each time.
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
Medical rule of thumb, report any bothersome, concerning, troublesome, worrisome, worsening or new symptom(s) to a/your doctor promptly.
"I had a heart scan done last year that came out very well, 96% percentile for health"
Noteworthy, tests such as this, and as applicable to the patient, can not detect possible problems/abnorrnalities with heart valves or chambers, like the versatile non-invasive echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) can. Plus, anything medical/any medical situation may/can change in a split-second.
"Has been experiencing chest pain on my left side, just above breast, that feels like a deep bruise"
"Lately if I bend down to pick up something it hurts"
In general-only here, chest/thoracic area (right, left, upper, lower, center, side) pain, stationary or radiating elsewhere, with or without accompanying symptoms, has various causes, cardiac and non-cardiac, which includes, but is not limited to, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological/psychogenic.
Also, of the various types/kinds of heart conditions, symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic) or even be silent.
Best of luck down the road of life.
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
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Be well-informed
MedlinePlus - Trusted Health Information for You
Chest pain
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm
Mayo Clinic
Chest pain
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016
eMedicine Health
Chest pain
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chest_pain/article_em.htm
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Non-cardiac chest pain
Musculoskeletal-related
The chest contains many muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage and strains or sprains to any of these may/can can cause chest pain. Chest pain associated with musculoskeletal injury is typically sharp and confined to a specific area of the chest.
The pain may/can be brought on by movement of the chest and/or arms into certain positions, and often is relieved by changing position.
The pain may/can be triggered off by pushing on part of the chest and often become worse when taking a deep breath. Though the pain typically last only seconds, it may/can also persist for days or longer.
If/when chest pain increases when you press your finger on the painful site, or if you can pinpoint the spot that hurts, it is most likely chest wall-related pain, which may/can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments or even by a fractured rib.
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WebMD
Heart Disease TYPES
Men and Women
Acquired in life or congenital (born with it)
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men
Heart Disease SYMPTOMS
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
Mayo Clinic
Heart Disease
Symptoms. Complications. Tests and diagnosis......
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart and sometimes your blood vessels......
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120
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LEARN ABOUT the Heart
WebMD
The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems
http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart
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HeartSite
Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images.
http://www.heartsite.com
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Quote!
"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD forums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Medical rule of thumb, report any bothersome, concerning, troublesome, worrisome, worsening or new symptom(s) to a/your doctor promptly.
"I had a heart scan done last year that came out very well, 96% percentile for health"
Noteworthy, tests such as this, and as applicable to the patient, can not detect possible problems/abnorrnalities with heart valves or chambers, like the versatile non-invasive echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) can. Plus, anything medical/any medical situation may/can change in a split-second.
"Has been experiencing chest pain on my left side, just above breast, that feels like a deep bruise"
"Lately if I bend down to pick up something it hurts"
In general-only here, chest/thoracic area (right, left, upper, lower, center, side) pain, stationary or radiating elsewhere, with or without accompanying symptoms, has various causes, cardiac and non-cardiac, which includes, but is not limited to, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological/psychogenic.
Also, of the various types/kinds of heart conditions, symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic) or even be silent.
Best of luck down the road of life.
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
-
-
Be well-informed
MedlinePlus - Trusted Health Information for You
Chest pain
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm
Mayo Clinic
Chest pain
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016
eMedicine Health
Chest pain
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chest_pain/article_em.htm
-
Non-cardiac chest pain
Musculoskeletal-related
The chest contains many muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage and strains or sprains to any of these may/can can cause chest pain. Chest pain associated with musculoskeletal injury is typically sharp and confined to a specific area of the chest.
The pain may/can be brought on by movement of the chest and/or arms into certain positions, and often is relieved by changing position.
The pain may/can be triggered off by pushing on part of the chest and often become worse when taking a deep breath. Though the pain typically last only seconds, it may/can also persist for days or longer.
If/when chest pain increases when you press your finger on the painful site, or if you can pinpoint the spot that hurts, it is most likely chest wall-related pain, which may/can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments or even by a fractured rib.
-
WebMD
Heart Disease TYPES
Men and Women
Acquired in life or congenital (born with it)
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men
Heart Disease SYMPTOMS
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
Mayo Clinic
Heart Disease
Symptoms. Complications. Tests and diagnosis......
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart and sometimes your blood vessels......
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120
-
LEARN ABOUT the Heart
WebMD
The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems
http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart
-
HeartSite
Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images.
http://www.heartsite.com
-
Quote!
"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD forums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Report This| Share this:Upper Left Bruised Heart PainHi:<br /><br /><b>Medical rule of thumb, report <u>any</u> bothersome, concerning, troublesome, worrisome, worsening or new symptom(s) to a/your doctor promptly.<br /></b><br /><i>"I had a heart scan done last year that came out very well, 96% percentile for health"</i><br /><br />Noteworthy, tests such as this, and as applicable to the patient, can not detect possible problems/abnorrnalities with heart valves or chambers, like the versatile non-invasive echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) can. Plus, anything medical/any medical situation may/can change in a split-second.<br /> <br /><i>"Has been experiencing chest pain on my left side, just above breast, that feels like a deep bruise"<br /></i><br /><i>"Lately if I bend down to pick up something it hurts"<br /></i><br />In general-only here, chest/thoracic area (right, left, upper, lower, center, side) pain, stationary or radiating elsewhere, with or without accompanying symptoms, has various causes, cardiac and non-cardiac, which includes, <b>but is not limited to</b>, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological/psychogenic.<br /><br />Also, of the various types/kinds of heart conditions, symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic) or even be silent.<br /><br />Best of luck down the road of life.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />CardioStar*<br /><br />WebMD member (since 8/99)<br /><br /><img src=http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/cardiogram_line.gif class=post_img /><br /><br />-<br /><br />-<br /><b><br /></b><b>Be well-informed</b><br /><br /><br />MedlinePlus - Trusted Health Information for You<br /><br /><b>Chest pain</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm">http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm</a> <br /><br />Mayo Clinic <br /><br /><b>Chest pain</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016</a> <br /><br />eMedicine Health <br /><br /><b>Chest pain</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chest_pain/article_em.htm">http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chest_pain/article_em.htm</a> <br /><br />- <br /><br /><i>Non-cardiac chest pain</i> <br /><br /><b>Musculoskeletal-related</b><br /><br />The chest contains many muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage and strains or sprains to any of these may/can can cause chest pain. Chest pain associated with musculoskeletal injury is typically sharp and confined to a specific area of the chest. <br /><br />The pain may/can be brought on by movement of the chest and/or arms into certain positions, and often is relieved by changing position. <br /><br />The pain may/can be triggered off by pushing on part of the chest and often become worse when taking a deep breath. Though the pain typically last only seconds, it may/can also persist for days or longer. <br /><br />If/when chest pain increases when you press your finger on the painful site, or if you can pinpoint the spot that hurts, it is most likely chest wall-related pain, which may/can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments or even by a fractured rib. <br /><br />-<br /><br />WebMD<br /><br /><b>Heart Disease TYPES</b><br /><br />Men and Women<br /><br />Acquired in life or congenital (born with it)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men</a> <br /><br /><b>Heart Disease SYMPTOMS</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms</a> <br /><br />Mayo Clinic<br /><br /><b>Heart Disease</b><br /><br />Symptoms. Complications. Tests and diagnosis......<br /><br />Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart and sometimes your blood vessels......<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120"><br /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120</a> <br /><br />-<br /><br />LEARN ABOUT the Heart<br /><img src=http://thumb.webstockpro.com/purestock/1574r-019980.jpg class=post_img /><br /><br />WebMD<br /><br /><b>The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems<br /></b><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart">http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart</a> <br /><br /><br />-<br /><br /><b>HeartSite</b><br /><br />Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.heartsite.com/">http://www.heartsite.com</a> <br /><br />-<br /><br /><i>Quote!</i><br /><br />"Be a questioning patient. <b>TALK</b> to your <b>DOCTOR</b> and <b>ASK</b> <b>QUESTIONS</b>. Studies show that patients who<b> ask the most </b><b>questions, and are most assertive, get the best results</b>. Be vigilant and speak up!"<br /><br />- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society<br /><br />.<br /><br />It's your future......be there. <img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img /><br /><br /> <br />. .<br /><br /><b>WebMD forums <u>DOES NOT</u> provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.</b><br /><b></b>
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