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Difference between chest pain and angina

So i once had chest pain which was very mild and was localized in a very small area on right side of chest but was consistent for like 18 hours or so, i had an ecg done which came normal (sinus tachycardia - was having severe anxiety)and next morning pain turned too MUCH SEVERE, i was not able to deep breathe(due to pain not breathless) wasnot able

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It is musculoskeletal pain, check for vitamin D status which is the most common cause for such pain ...  Read More

My brother 37 years old is suffering from mild chest pain for last few months... the pain comes exactly in heart area and few times it radiates to arms and back ...have done ecg, tmt(border +ve with 10 Mets ), echo (normal), coronary angio(normal)... Local Dr. said it is non cardiac and only pain killers prescribed...could this be microvascular ang

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Yes it could be a microvascular angina ...  Read More

What conditions can mimick heart attack or coronary disease? I suffer from typical angina symptoms- chest discomfort pressure radiating to left arm, jaw, teeth, upper abdomen etc ( no sweating/ nausea) it's both exertional as well at rest.. In 2021 have got 2 tmt, 3 echo, 1 stress echo- all perfect! Trip to ER 8-9 times wid ecg always perfect!

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Ecg ...  Read More

From past few days, I am having chest pain and left arm pain. I have done ecg, echo and tmt. All reports are normal. Is it chest angina??? Or any other pain??? One doctor prescribed propranolol. What is the reason for that???

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Does not look like heart related. ...  Read More

I think i hve angina I have chest pains. I do have high blood pressure and I was born with a slight blockage. I am 18 I dont know what to say to my parents. I am afraid to go to a hospital. If I get my blood pressure lower will it stop the symtoms? This occured for 2 days

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Angina is uncommon at your age. Kindly let me know where was the blockage and what was clinical diagnosis with which you were saying you were born with. What is your BP reading? ...  Read More

I am 22 year old who suffer angina- exertional chest discomfort radiating to left shoulder n arm.. unable to walk for more than 10 minutes I start feeling dizzy.. I had 3 tmt and 1 stress echo done in 2021- all gud.. my CT chest n mri spine okay.. my lipids bit deranged ( hdl- 35, ldl-90) I went for physiotherapy, gastric medicines but nothing wor

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Tab Shelcal M twice a day for a month ...  Read More

Hi, I am male, 34 years, non smoker, vegitarian. In the last few weeks I took some antibiotics for viral infection. In the last one week, I am experiencing pressure in my chest while deep breathing, or while doing some yoga poses where chest is pressurised. In addition to the chest pressure, I am also experiencing chest pain, pain in muscles of arm

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Any kind of chest pain needs to be evaluated ...  Read More

Recently had CABG. After Four months hypothyroidism affected. Taking medicines.While walking angina pain. Applying nitrogesic ointment and GTN tablets. Kindly advice for relief of angina pain.

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Share me reports ...  Read More

How to differentiate normal chest pain from angina pain?? Is angina pain more like a heart attack which will subside in 3 to 4 minutes?? Is pins and needles which lasts roughly under 1 minute dangerous??

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Chest heaviness associated with shortness of breath & sweating is angina ...  Read More

My mother has angina from last three years and she is taking medicines for it. Earlier the chest pain only occured when she used to climb up stairs but now it occurs even when she is doing household chores and she experiences frequent shortness of breath also pain starts when she walks small distance. Last two months ago she had done TMT and Echo

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Coronary artery disease is progressive. Can you please consult regarding what medications are your mother on? Please share the ECHO report also. ...  Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo normal(ef65%), 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,, HDL 64, ldl 54, tg 42, cpk mb 1

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Looks non cardiac pain ...  Read More

I’ve been experiencing angina-like symptoms for several months. I get intermittent chest discomfort, left arm heaviness, and jaw pressure. Today since morning, my left arm has been feeling tight and heavy, both at rest and during activity. 3 weeks ago had angiogram which showed normal arteries with zero blocks . stress echo was also normal.doc t

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Take cardiologist opnion ...  Read More

Hlo doc m having angina like symptoms on exertion from last 3 years but cardiac workups r negative.. now doc referring me to rheumatologist.. cud it b cervical angina?? Pain comes on climbing stairs or walking fast from upper back to chest there s also neck stiffness pain , nd sometimes headache neck pain arm pain

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your symptoms are suggestive of Angina, is a cardiac evaluation is conclusively normal, Including ECHO and TMT? If yes can look for alternative causes ...  Read More

Can i hv angina even with normal echo ecg and tmt?? Hving exertional chest pain from last 3 years..pain starts from upper back..

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Yes ...  Read More

Chest nd upper back pain from last 2 years on exertion, 36f 5,3', 57 kg. Normal bp no sugar, ldl is high 148..hdl 56 Tmt echo ecg normal. Is this angina?? Pls help

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Do CT coronary angiography ...  Read More

Been dealing with angina like chest discomfort radiating to left arm since 2 years- had this tmt n then ct angio done in november. It was normal but still angina symptoms- taking telimsartan, betablocker, gastric meds, anxiety meds but no relief What shud I do for it? Cardiologist doesnt listen much to my symptoms these days ever since my report c

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Get a chest x ray, it can be musculoskeletal pain as your ct is normal . Take tab zerodol twice daily, Cap Cyra D empty stomach If no relief then you may need certain blood test to rule out any rheu ...  Read More

I have angina like symptoms since 2 years- both on exertion n resting state. Like right now left arm paining n bit stiffness in jaw since 3 hours Symptoms worsened in october 2024- admit in er 2-3 times- ekg, trop, echo normal Sent for tmt- negative.. had high bp, obesity, stress so doct wanted ct angio in nov 2024 But symptoms persist- i read

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The reports that you have attached are incomplete and are not displaying the complete report. Although I would assume that the angiogram must have been a normal study in view of the complaints describ ...  Read More

Hlo Dr, I have left chest pain... Can you say the difference between cardiac and non - cardiac chest pain...plz I am worried about this???

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

Is there any diagnosis for non obstructive microvascular angina? I am a 34 year female with normal ecg , echo , HR and BP. However I have been getting chest pain , pressure and breathing difficulty on slight exertion. I can't walk fast , can't run. Walking in elevation and stairs also gives me chest pain . I was unable to complete the TMT test. Doc

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Please tell us about your weight and BMI ...  Read More

Plz help me understand if this is really angina pain? Though my ecg, stress echo is normal.. pain is angina type- discomfort, someone squeezing n pressing but there's some differences- 1) doesnt always occur on activity 2) happens at rest as well 3) continues for hours 4) on n off since 2 years 5) Pain is not sharp but 5 to 6 points in the chest a

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Not a classical angina pain. It doesn’t last long It has a trigger to happen or can happen at rest Associated with sweating and palpitations Reproduced with similar activity Heaviness or squeeze ...  Read More

I had left side chest pain and arm pain with nausea last night. I went for ECG today morning (though pain was not in the morning)and HS Trop I. Reports are attached. It says normal. I want to ask whether this can be unstable angina and can ECG detect unstable angina ?

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U can do further testing for angina ...  Read More

My ecg Echo and tmt and holter are normal Still hve chest discomfort and slight pressures on very top of chest just below shoulder How to make sure its not Angina?? Any cardio doc available?

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If echo tmt are normal than nothing to worry ...  Read More

Current Medication : Nikoran 5 BD, Gluxit 10Mg(for diabetes) OD, Ciplar 30 OD. Have Obesity with Insulin Resistance. Angina Symptoms such as Chest Tightness, Sweating, Nausea and chest pain etc. Can homoeopathy help in Microvascular Dysfunction?

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Needs much more information..... Definitely homeopathy has excellent medicines for it. Kindly consult me on nine zero seven nine double zero four zero nine four for proper evaluation and manag ...  Read More

Suffering from chest pain from last 3 week while go upstairs or walk on hilly road... it increases... recently while bathing or using body oil, heaviness and pain starting... using medicine 1) Nitrolong 2.6 (twice daily) 2) Risowin 10 (once at night) 3) Ecosprin AV 150 (once at night) Many Test done, nothing reported... Living in Ranikhet (Uttarakh

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Get angiography done ...  Read More

Sir ECG Done Twice in 1 week but they are Perfect , But when I do jumping and climb Stairs in Station after Climbing I have a uneasy feeling like Shortness of Breath , but not any chest Pain . Is it Angina ?? I am afraid of Stress TMT ?? What should I do ?? I am having the Symptoms since 1 month ?? I take ciplar la 20 daily since 4 months due to

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Do a treadmill test. No need to afraid of TMT. Its like walking on a treadmill. ...  Read More

Can ECG detects angina?how often should we get ECG?incase of minor or dull pain also need ECG?without having any other symptoms

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Ecg sometimes can detect angina sometimes it is normal so you should do Ecg echo Tmt once u cross age 40 ...  Read More

I done with stress echo, report is normal So can i suppose i dont have angina pain Or which test 100% diagnose angina ?

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If you have undergone stress echo and reported as normal then you don’t have to do further tests. It means u don’t have any significant blocks and hence no chance for angina. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from on and off chest pain for last 1 year and the episodes intensified in last 15-20 days or so made me visit ER 2-3 times. The common findings were sinus tachycardia and High BP. I take metoprolol and Telisartan for that for last 6 months. I am finding it hard to do extertional things especially climbing up on Stairs and fee

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Kindly attach the latest ECG. Pain may not be cardiac. If STRESS ECHO and CT ANGIOGRAM IS NORMAL- cardiac cause of pain is unlikely. ...  Read More

My mother had bypass surgery in September 2022, sometimes she feel angina pain in her chest & near the stitches. She is Diabetic type 2 & has thyroid as well. Please help

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Pain near the stitches (if pricking type) is common But evaluation should be done with ECG / stress echocardiography & consultation with cardiologist ...  Read More

Dear Sir, I have been suffering from persistent on and off chest pain and dizziness for quite some time 6-7 months. I have gone through Stress Echocardiogram which comes negative and recently in January I went through CTCA. The report for which is attached. It has also come negative according to reports. Then why this pain. Why does it mimic angin

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Reports suggest that it is non cardiac pain. Stress echo and ctca both does not show any significant reason for cardiac pain. It could be musculoskeletal or gastrointestinal reason - kindly evaluate ...  Read More

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