What Could Cause a Tingly Sensation on the Left Side of My Chest?

There are a few different reasons you might feel tingling on one side of your chest:

• Intercostal Neuralgia: This happens when the nerves between the ribs are irritated or damaged. Causes can include stretching, injury, or inflammation, which lead to a sharp, tingling, or even burning sensation along the chest wall.
• Cervical Angina: Even though the pain is felt in the chest, the source can be in the neck. Sometimes, problems in the cervical spine press on nerves that travel to the chest, creating a sensation that might mimic heart pain.
• Heart-Related Issues: Although much rarer, injuries such as right ventricular perforation, which can happen after procedures or trauma, might give an unusual sensation. This presentation can be confusing, as the discomfort may be felt in areas other than directly over the heart.

It is important to have any new or unexplained chest sensations checked by a healthcare professional to rule out serious conditions.