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Having upper chest discomfort from last 4days. Sometimes the pain goes from upper shoulder to back shoulder. What is the reason for this what and all tests are needed to be done?

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Get one basic cardiac evaluation ... Read More

Mu husband (30years) having upper chest discomfort from last 2days. Please suggest the reason. If possible I want to talk to you.

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1) Upper chest pain can be due to cardiac, GI or muscular issues 2) Get a 12 lead ECG and chest X pa 3) Start Tab Sompraz 40 mg Twice a day for 5 days 4) Inform ECG and chest X report ... Read More

Hi, From 3 days I feel discomfort/pain in right upper side of right side chest . I went to gastric doctor he told it's because of acidity & gave Pantocid 40mg & rifagut tablet. Have been taking from 2 days. But still I feel discomfort in right side of my chest. Kindly help & should I go for Xray

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management ... Read More

Almost 45 days back I went for running in the morning ( in cold weather ). I ran for almost 2KM WHILE BREATHING WITH MOUTH. I was running out of breath still continued running and previously I haven't practiced running. At end It felt like some of my upper chest (left side) tissues got injured due to excessive pressure. Since then it's reoccurring

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Kindly consult with a pulmonary specialist for further evaluation and management with ... Read More

I am seeing multiple symptoms from some time such as intermittent left upper chest discomfort, muscle weakness/numbness, knee pain, lower back pain. What could be the cause.

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Hi there could be a number of causes for all these symptoms but most likely causes include hard a condition muscle pain radiculopathy or nutritional deficiency so in order to diagnose you will need ce ... Read More

Having pain in upper and mid back and shoulder blades. Have discomfort sleeping sideways as well on back . Constant discomort and pain

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How long do you have pain? Did you change your mattress recently? Did you change your pillow? Did you start any exercise recently? ... Read More

I am feeling discomfort in upper abdomen just below the chest in the middle. Feeling like something is stuck in esophagus. I have conducted my endoscopy in December 2020. From December 2020 I am feeling same problem. Sometimes I feel ok and then again problem persist. Now doctor has prescribed me tablet Razo 20 empty stomach and librax before food

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Avoid tea/coffee Take fibre diet Take meals in small quantity at short intervals. ... Read More

I have upset stomach and discomfort in right upper back .this problem remains off and on since 3-4 years or more. Discomfort gets subside during rest but remains there during exertion. Please help.

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Could be some kind of kidney issue or muscular problem. Will require further investigation ... Read More

Hello. My age is 37. I have been experiencing chest discomfort from last 3 days sometimes pain while doing any activity. I have taken ecg which came out normal and 10 days back i have taken ecg and doppler echo which were also normal. I took diclofenac tablet i felt better for few hours after 9 hours again i feel the discomfort. Could you please su

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Consult ... Read More

Having discomfort around chest area and dry throat Because of this feeling tired also. No cold. Sometimes having minute pain while swallow

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Good timely diet, enough sleep and regular exercise should solve your problem ... Read More

My left upper arm- there's a bit of discomfort. I don't have breathless or chest pains. Only at night times. I just got my gall bladder removed. And I have anxiety trouble at times. Before gall bladder removal I also had an ecg that was normal. About 3 weeks ago. Is this heart related or any other issue? Should I get my heart health checked

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Most probably not related to heart..still get it checked with ecg ... Read More

I have upper chest left pain... Very heavy feel and rib and sturnum pain...left side jaw neck throat tightness feel...wearing a bra feel comfort... Surgaon suggest me i have fibroadenosis.... But still 1 month vert discomfort feel left upper chest area...left breast usg done axillary lymph node seen 1.96x0. 76 cm.... Vert discomfort feel left side

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Kindly get a second opinion . You condition needs to be investigated for reaching a proper diagnosis. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I'm a 20-year-old male. For the past 2 hours I've had difficulty burping with a dull ache on the left side of my chest. I also have pain in my left shoulder/upper arm. I don't have shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or jaw pain. Could this be trapped gas or acid reflux, or should I go to the ER to rule out a heart problem?

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Evaluation needed.go nearby hospital. ... Read More

Hi, Approximately two days ago, I began experiencing severe acid reflux accompanied by persistent hiccups. Despite drinking plenty of water, I found little to no relief. Since then, I have developed a continuous pain in the upper right side of my chest that occurs whenever I eat or drink, even with a single sip of water. The pain is sharp and inte

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The symptoms described are concerning for an esophageal condition rather than simple acidity. Pain occurring immediately on swallowing food or even water, especially when radiating to the back, may in ... Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo was normal done 1 month ago(ef=61%), .but tmt was positive but my invasive coronary angiogram report is normal arteries with slow dye clearance, microvascular angina just one year ago(2024 december,dated 21/12/24).calcium score was 0 in 2023 ct cag test report ( november, 2023)too, hs crp value is 0.28, apoa1 is

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Get a Stress Myocardial Perfusion scan or Stress Cardiac MRI to rule out if you really have microvascular disease. If it turns out to be normal, you can stop all the medicines. And just consult a doct ... Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo was normal done 1 month ago(ef=61%), .but tmt was positve but my invasive coronary angiogram report is normal arteries with slow dye clearance, microvascular angina just one year ago(2024 december,dated 21/12/24).calcium score was 0 in 2023 ct cag test report ( november, 2023)too, hs crp value is 0.48, apoa1 is

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No further angiogram required ... Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo was normal done 1 month ago(ef=61%), .but tmt was positve but my invasive coronary angiogram report is normal arteries with slow dye clearance, microvascular angina just one year ago(2024 december,dated 21/12/24).calcium score was 0 in 2023 ct cag test report ( november, 2023)too, hs crp value is 0.48, apoa1 is

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Get a TMT done ... Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo was normal done 1 month ago(ef=61%), .but tmt was positve but my invasive coronary angiogram report is normal arteries with slow dye clearance, microvascular angina just one year ago(2024 december,dated 21/12/24).calcium score was 0 in 2023 ct cag test report ( november, 2023)too, hs crp value is 0.48, apoa1 is

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No repeat angiogram required. ... Read More

Greetings sir my name srihari age 29 today chest pain Shortness of breath sir ECG done plz cheak sir anything problem

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Hi Srihari, Hope you are doing well. Take a deep breath. Based on the ECG test you have provided the ECG changes are not suggestive of acute heart attack. However it is advisable to get Troponins and ... Read More

From Morning having chest tightness and discomfort. Already I am taking concor 10mg twice a day. Did TMT during Dec-25 (normal). Did holter study which showed PVC. today took an ECG is it mentioning towards any serious cardiac event. In the observation they have mentioned as possible anterseptal MI. In google it say heart attack Can some one gui

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Get a troponin test done ... Read More

I feel burning sensation at the upper back sometimes right side and left side. Indigestion is there since last 2 days and burning 15 days. Stools are hard but in normal colour. Recommend test other than endoscopy to rule out the cause

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"A burning sensation in the upper back—especially when paired with indigestion and hard stools—is a classic presentation of Referred Pain from the Upper GI tract. Acid reflux or a peptic u ... Read More

My mother is suffering from left side upper back pain radiating to chest and left arm (sometimes). 3 years ago her coronary angio was done which revealed normal arteries. Kindly need valuable advice or opinion behind the pain caused by pain.

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ECHO report is normal There are mild changes in ECG I would suggest getting CT Coronary Angiography done to rule out any heart artery disease ... Read More

I have be cough for more than 1 week with chest discomfort any suggestion for treatment, also wanted home made remedies for cured. Is it related with heart attack.

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What you can do at home: * Take warm fluids (tea, soups) * Steam inhalation 2–3 times daily * Honey with warm water (helps soothe throat) * Avoid cold drinks, dust, and smoking. ... Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo was normal done 4 months ago(ef=65%), .but tmt was positve but my invasive coronary angiogram report is normal arteries with slow dye clearance, microvascular angina just one year ago(2024 december,dated 21/12/24).calcium score was 0 in 2023 ct cag test report ( november, 2023)too, hs crp value is 0.48, apoa1 is

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No need to repeat Angiography Please Add Tab Flavedon OD 80 mg once a day for next 3 months ... Read More

Having pain in upper back lower back since 2 days. When i touch the area it feels tender. No injury no fall. Was sitting for long for few days. Kindly suggest medicine

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Tablet Etoshine mr Powergesic gel Vitamin d supplement Sit with support Avoid forward bending Hot water bag massage ... Read More

Getting severe right side upper back and middle back pain pain going to front right side chest .from past 8 months.recent mri shows mild posterior disc bulge at c5-6 level causing indentation of thecal sac and mild posterior disc bulge at l5 s1 causing indentation of thecal sac recent mri.is it back related pain or lung related pain.can I ask docto

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Sounds like some muscles are under tension. Kindly get evaluated by a doctor and that shall also include blood tests and xray. It should mostly resolve with physiotherapy. You make take medicines for ... Read More

I feel dull ache in upper chest at both sides, and dull and short pain in centre of the upper back, once i burp i feel relax in pain of upper chest. Also i feel discomfort in upper stomach and at the same times needs for toilet, but no pain. And soon after eating i feel discomfort in lower abdomen. My endoscopy report is normal. And shows mild ant

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion* ... Read More

I have been experiencing a persistent dull discomfort on the left side of my upper abdomen, just below the ribs, since around early September. The pain is not sharp, but feels like a constant pressure or heaviness, as if something is inside on that side. The discomfort becomes more noticeable when I sit for a long time, bend forward, or stay in on

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Could be a muculoskeletal pain due to Vitamin D deficiency. Continue the meds and finish the course. Repeat Vit D levels after 3 months ... Read More

Tmt was positve but my invasive coronary angiogram report is normal arteries with slow dye clearance, microvascular angina just one year ago(2024 december,dated 21/12/24).calcium score was 0 in 2023 ct cag test report ( november, 2023)too, hs crp value is 0.48,, HDL 64, ldl 54, tg 42, cpk mb 19( ref was <25), creatinine 0.72, two months ago.bp

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No need to repeat the angiogram. As stated in your report, this could be because of microvascular angina. You just need to be on optical medical therapy. ... Read More

I am started getting pain initially in the middle of the upper stomach now I have am continuous Pain the the back of the chest. It is on the full upper back chest. With pan D it is not reducing . Is this gall bladder pain or if is due to gas. Kindly suggest

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Hard to say like that. Can be gall bladder, can be hyperacidity, can be stomach ulcers, can be musculoskeletal. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96. ... Read More

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