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Pain in chest when sleeping on left side

Between 10 & 50 minutes after turning to sleep on my left side I get some pain near left center of chest. Pain increases over time. I have some lingering dental infection in left jaw and when that is worse then the pain effect is quicker .
Poster
  • Male | 65 years old
  • Complaint duration: 90 days
  • Medications: None
  • Conditions: Dental / jaw

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5 UpVoted this answer
Without seeing any radiographs and just relying on your clincial description, you probably have infection from the lower jaw leaking through the fascial planes to the mediastinum. You should see a doctor not post a question on a Q & A message board.
Louis B. Sachs
3 UpVoted this answer
This sounds like it has the potential to be very serious. You need to go directly to your local ER. If your heart is cleared your next to step is to have a full dental exam and take care of your dental infection. Good Luck
3 UpVoted this answer Jeffrey H. Owen, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Family Medicine, Oklahoma City
Although chest pain worsened with DIRECT touch, such as lying on your left side is NOT typical of Anginal chest pains, angina may be referred to the jaw, so this should be evaluate quickly, like in the ER! If Angina is ruled out, then go to your dentist! Get your heart evaluated first, since that may be associated with the worse situation! Stop wasting valuable time on the computer!
Alvin K. Eng
2 UpVoted this answer
You must see your doctor and dentist at once!

Your oral cavity is pathway to many systemic conditions, Dental Infections can effect your heart, and the plaque release and bacteria, through the arteries that can block even the arteries in the heart.

The Dental infection must be addressed concurrently with treatment necessary by the physician. Best advise, Do NOT delay.
2 UpVoted this answer Karly L. Sukut-Neppl, DDS Dentist, Costa Mesa
Get off your computer and get to an Emergency Room ASAP! Chest pain is serious and needs urgent evaluation!
2 UpVoted this answer Karly L. Sukut-Neppl, DDS Dentist, Costa Mesa
First of all you need to see a physician, or an emergency room ASAP. Once the cause of the chest pain is determined seek dental care to eliminate the dental infection.
Brian S. Nylaan, D.D.S.
2 UpVoted this answer Karly L. Sukut-Neppl, DDS Dentist, Costa Mesa
Chest Pain sound serious. If the symptoms you are describing happened to one of my patients, I would advise my patient to see a medical doctor immediately. I mean like RIGHT NOW!!!

Michael Nugent DDS

Pasadena, Texas Dentist
Michael R. Nugent
1 UpVoted this answer
Go to your heart specialist to check up on your heart and carotid arteries. Etc.

Friday October 31st, 2014 - from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Don Ha
1 UpVoted this answer Karly L. Sukut-Neppl, DDS Dentist, Costa Mesa
It is essential for you to seek Emergency room and/or medical attention. Your dental infection could be aggravating the situation but you need to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Chest pain is an indication of a possible serious heart problem.
Please go to ER at your nearest hospital without delay.You need Cardiac assessment to prevent complications and threat to your life,Best to call 911-ambulance to expedite the process,Good Luck.
Vinay Jerath