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I have been experiencing mild chess pain from mid to left side of my chest. I felt this paid 3 days back and today I feel heaviness in the chest. Is this normal?
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Consult a medical specialist for proper examination and evaluation
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This is not normal. More details shall be required so rule out cardiac/respiratory emergencies. ECG can give more information
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Chest pain or heaviness should not be ignored, even if it is mild.
In women, chest discomfort can occur due to multiple reasons such as gastritis, acidity, muscle strain, anxiety, or stress, but cardiac causes must always be ruled out first, especially when pain is on the left side or associated with heaviness.
Next Steps
Get ECG done
Check blood pressure and blood sugar
Avoid exertion until evaluation
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Seek medical review if pain increases, spreads to left arm/jaw, or is associated with breathlessness, sweating, or dizziness
For proper assessment and accurate diagnosis.
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It is not normal. In fact at the age of 35 years no chest pain is normal.
Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination, a few investigations and further management.
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Need further reports and evaluation
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Get an Ecg and 2 d echo done along with CBC
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Avoid fast food
Avoid alcohol beverages
Avoid spicy food
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Any ECG? BP readings? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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We have to rule out heart diseases or lung diseases or vascular diseases...and inflammation of chest organs..so u need full body check up..cbc echo ecg..ct chest..angiography if needed..no need to worry..visit nearby hospital physician for checkup..thyroid profile too has to be checked..it may be due to gastric issues too..
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Consult a physician for thorough check up as your age or physic or examination cudnt be done..
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Chest pain should never be taken lightly. Identifying red flag signs is crucial.
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I can guide you more about red flag signs in chest pain.
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It is advisable to consult a cardiologist offline
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Mild chest pain and heaviness can be due to muscle strain, acidity, stress, or anxiety, and is often benign. However, left-sided chest heaviness should not be ignored without evaluation.
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• Get a clinical examination and ECG to rule out cardiac causes.
• Consult a physician as soon as possible for proper assessment.
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• If pain increases, radiates to the arm/jaw, or is associated with sweating or breathlessness → seek urgent care.
• Book a consultation now for timely evaluation and peace of mind.
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There are many causes of chest pain but it is always better to get evaluated especially based on the way you are describing it. I would suggest an ECG to check for cardiac cause for pain. If ECG normal it could be muscular spasm or it could be gastritis and acidity for which medication can be taken.
Consult if any further queries. Hope you feel better soon
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Mild chest pain on the mid-to-left side that started 3 days ago, now feeling like heaviness, is not always normal and should not be ignored—even if it’s mild.
Many cases are harmless (like acid reflux/GERD, muscle strain, anxiety, or costochondritis—inflammation of chest wall cartilage), especially if the pain is mild, comes and goes, or links to meals/stress/movement.
However, heaviness + left-sided pain can sometimes be a sign of heart-related issues (like angina from reduced blood flow), especially if it lasts days or worsens. Since it’s new and changing (from pain to heaviness), it’s safer to check it out quickly rather than assume it’s nothing.
Next Steps
• Do NOT wait — go to a doctor or clinic today (or urgent care/ER if possible) for proper evaluation. They can do an ECG, blood tests, or other checks to rule out heart problems.
• If the heaviness suddenly gets worse, spreads to arm/jaw/neck/back, or you get shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or fast heartbeat — call emergency services (999 in Qatar) or go to the nearest ER right now (this could be serious like a heart issue).
• Until you see a doctor, rest, avoid heavy activity, stress, big meals, or caffeine, and note what makes it better/worse (e.g., after eating? with deep breath? movement?).
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• Try sitting upright or taking an antacid if it feels like burning/heaviness after food—this can help if it’s acid reflux (common cause).
• Avoid lying flat right after eating; eat smaller meals.
• Practice slow deep breathing or relaxation if stress/anxiety might be playing a role.
• Don’t take any new painkillers without advice (some can hide symptoms).
For personalized advice based on your age, other symptoms, risk factors (like smoking, diabetes, high BP, family history), please consult with me online—I can guide you better or help decide next steps. Stay safe and get checked soon!
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Hi. Acidity can induce this . But need check your BP, pluse rate higher these can also induce middle chest pain .
Avoid more salt .
You can be taken cap. Rosuzit LS
1 BD before meal x 3 days .
And consult with Dr R S SAINI faridabad.
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Your issue not ignorable so you need proper consultation, if you want to discuss your case you can contact me on nine zero four four five one one two nine nine.
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You need to evaluate. Please consult me on practo for further management and evaluation
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Do u hv breathing difficulty
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
It's not normal
Get ECG done and consult Cardiologist doctor
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Navajit Hatibaruah
General Physician
30 yrs exp
Guwahati
Check blood sugar and blood pressure
ECG
Report results
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You should visit a nearby physician for further evaluation
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Gastritis
Avoid spicy foods
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach
Use more of curd and butter milk
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Take tab gelusil mps
Avoid oily food fried items spicy food out side
It could be gastritis
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Dr. Amasa Prathyusha
General Practitioner
3 yrs exp
Madanapalle
Your history is not sufficient to describe your condition. Consult your doctor once
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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