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On 4th night i felt pain in left hand, left upper back and chest compression, i went to er, they did ecg and troponin and it came out normal, they released saying to go opd, opd i went cardiologist, who did echo and said everything ok and referred to ortho and chest, chest doc gave me xray which came out normal, and ortho thinks this might be muscl

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I feel from the way you are describing it is muscular but get a Ct chest with CT pulmonary angiography to rule out embolism . If that's normal you can continue with your muscle relaxant n pain should ...  Read More

What is the treatment of chest pain. Already diagnosed by the doctor. In x Ray of chest , there is normal. She is using tablets by prescription of doctor

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

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Iam getting slight inner chest pain and ribs pain on and off since a month any blood test to diagnose the problem

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Blood tests and ecg according to your doctors advice are needed ...  Read More

Suffering from cold and cough. On diagnosis of chest mild swelling is found. Currently taking some antibiotics.

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

Pain in right side of chest while eating for last two days. Kindly diagnose the case . This is due to gastric

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Can help you with the next course of action and plan.Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Chest pain for last 2_3 months. Not constant. Was diagnosed weakness and low hemoglobin.cured completely. But even though face chest pain after 2-3 days.

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Most likely not a cardiac issue but still consult your doctor ...  Read More

Can I severe chest pain in left side going to left arm due to straightening of cervical? I have chest pain from 2.5 years and recently diagnosed with straightening of cervical.

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Need detailed consultation ...  Read More

Is it normal to have intermittent chest pain two to three days after being diagnosed with Covid-19? Its a stabbing kind of pain in the middle of the chest.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hi, When I move left to scratch my chest then I feel sweet pain in my chest mid centre. This happened from one week. Is it any serious issue??? And please suggest how I can diagnose.

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No it's not a serious issue its more of muscular pain. ...  Read More

I am 33 yr male, with myocardiac bridge 15-20% recently diagnosed. I am experiencing slight pain in chest right side, chest tightness weakness. I want to know what is my condition

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Did u go through angiography? Mycardial bridge can be diagnosed only in that. Anyways, myocardial bridge is nothing very serious thing to worry about. Just relax. Nothing to do. ...  Read More

Pain in chest, difficult in breathing right side pain in breast soreness and muscle pull and breathlessness suffocation

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Is it of sudden onset ?any cough or fever ? Maybe you slept in an awkward position If it is outside the chest on the muscles it can be muscle spasm apply warm compress ,a pain gel and a muscle relaxa ...  Read More

My husband have chest pain because of scooter handle in a small accident.three days ago.now he is taking painkiller and the pain is around 60-70 percent gone. But he has pain in standing from bed or while laying on bed or changing the position while on bed and in laughing loud.he is taking proper meal and has no swelling anywhere. but feeling weak

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Since the pain started after the scooter handle directly hit his chest and increases while getting up, turning in bed or laughing, it is most likely a chest wall/rib injury. It is a good sign that the ...  Read More

Good morning doctors my name Srihari age 30 no Blood pressure no sugar no bad habits chest pain shortness of breath plz cheak ecg anything problem

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

Greetings sir my name is srihari last few days cheat pain and pressure Shortness of breath today pain is increase ECG DONE please cheak sir anything problem 🙏🏻

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Get the echo done ...  Read More

Greetings sir my name is srihari last few days cheat pain and pressure Shortness of breath today pain is increase ECG DONE please cheak sir anything problem 🙏🏻

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What is your age and occupation history? Have you taken any previous medicine in the last 3 months? I need more detailed history to get the appointment in Practo ...  Read More

Iam suffering from chest pain with left arm pain and chest tightness with nausea lightheadness and excessive burping for the past 4 weeks first I went to doctor a d I got gastritis tablets then I took for four days I got OK then after two weeks it started again with excessive burping agin I visited doctor and I took gastritis tab it went normal the

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Get an echo Rule out cervical spondylosis ...  Read More

My wife has pain in right chest area since morning and she is 7 months pregnant, what could be the reason?

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It could be acidity It is better to be examined by a doctor ...  Read More

I experienced chest pain and left arm pain with light headless nausea and dizziness with short of breath I felt this eve I went to hospital I took ecg which is normal cbc thyroid test everything is fine then that night also I felt this kind of feeling then 3 days I took gastritis tablets everything is good then after two weeks I felt the same with

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Very unlikely to be heart related. But still just to be on the safer side, you may go to the nearest hospital and get ECG, 2decho Troponin I test done. Don’t worry. ...  Read More

I drink sting (energy drink) in the evening after that i got a chest pain and after tha when i lay down it starts in chest if i sir it become normal no pain But after some time same day i feel numbness in my left hand and a lil chest pain like a needle Last night I had alcohol and after that my stomach is upset and i am feeling weaker

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Stop consuming alcohol . Avoid energy drinks ...  Read More

Three weeks back in mid afternoon 4pm I started feel like pain and tightness in mu chest with left pain and lighteadedness shortness of breath and vomiting with burping. I vomited and went to bathroom I felt dizzy it was OK only after drinking ors then I went to hospital I took ecg it is normal cbc and thyroid test everything is normal then doctor

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It is gastritis only. Nothing concerning to your heart. ...  Read More

I have chest pain since last 5 days It's usually observed when I lie down it's not continuous but comes and goes away Attached the ECG report Please suggest

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Your ECG is absolutely normal. The chest pain could be muscular in Origin and hence consult a general physician for pain relief medication ...  Read More

Iam usually doing exercises like walking and running past few years whenever I started running I feel chest pain and burping this happens ivlce I finished my running I want to know the reason

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Burping is because of gastritis, and the chest pain is muscular. Nothing related to you. Don’t worry. ...  Read More

I have intermittent chest pain at left side which is at specific location and keep happening any time and resolve on its own. But again happen and this is from last 10 years. Not sure what causes. Sometimes when had pain also have some stomach activities may be gas and sometimes muscle feel like pain. Both reasons may contribute and pain keep remai

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I am having pain in my chest at the position of sternum when i do movement or breath deeply since yesterday night what can be its reasons is there any emergency which i need to worry about ? Will it cure by itself?? I also had that pain on yesterday morning but it cured itself after sometimes. I use a pain relief gel today morning and i am now f

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Any history radiation of pain like to shoulder/hand/jaw , any associated symptoms like nausea/vomiting , or sweating ?? History of fever or cough ?? Any history of burning sensation in epigastrium.. ...  Read More

I feel a dull pain in left and right chest while streching that portion. No problem while walking or resting stage.what might be the cause and treatment?

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Mostly musculoskeletal type of pain. Still advisable to do ECG and basic consultation ...  Read More

Yesterday night my brother was having chest pain locating from jaw area, we rushed to the hospital they gave sorbitrate and one injection. And they did troponin i test but doctor said report was ok. Today afternoon we did eco the doctor said this patient should be hospitalized. So i shared the report with the professional doctor here kindly say sho

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Report is not clear. Get TMT done. If there will be any significant issue it will be clear after TMT. ...  Read More

Feel pain in chest, panic situation, sometimes my left hand feels heavy , chest feels heavy, shortness of breath need to take long breath, relieves on going in fresh air and walking burping releaves pain and feel light

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The symptoms could be related to anxiety or acute panic attack. However cardiac evaluation and GI evaluation needs to be done ...  Read More

33-year-old female has been experiencing chest pain for the last 5 months. A 2D Echo and TMT were performed 3 months ago, and the reports were normal. However, she still occasionally experiences left-sided chest pain along with sudden episodes of dizziness (chakkar) and excessive sweating. Could you please advise on the next steps and whether any

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As recent echo and TMT normal,cardiac cause is mostly ruled out.A holter for atleast 48 hrs should be done to rule out any rhythm related issue.Also get neurologist opinion. ...  Read More

I feel chest pain,discomfort,sometimes palpitition type of feeling for several months, especially in the left chest, occasionally on the right. It happens even at rest& while i get tensed or hear high bass sound. Bp 105-112/ 65-75, pulse rate around 57 bpm at rest and increased on activity. Ecg normal sinus rhythm, echo normal with EF= 61%, TM

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As CAG done no need to worry. Can add tab flavedon MR twice daily for 1 week. Let me know the result. ...  Read More

Ghabrahat happens in chest it tones down in 30 seconds and goes away in 1-2 minute happens almost daily. From 10 years this is happening no pattern on some days it does not happen. It does not happen after walking or climbing stairs but can happen anytime. Also I am a sever acidity patient with RA and medrol and folitrax as medicines once a week. G

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Get 48 hrs holter test done. May be some arrhythmia .. Share reports ...  Read More

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