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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

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

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

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

Hello doctor, I am 38 years old. Today in the afternoon I was eating food. After eating food, I was eating banana and while swallowing I started having pain in my chest. I stopped it. After a few hours, I drank a cold and light sherbet. I drank it quickly and then I started having pain while swallowing. Doctor, why did this happen? What should I do

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You might not have similar problem in past but chest pain due to swallowing should be evaluated, my suggestion is do a UGI endoscopy . If symptoms are not severe now take PPI(pan 40) for at least 6 we ...  Read More

Im a student. From past 3 Days I started to Get mild pain on Below Left Side of the chest Near to pectrol gap but slightly left side but Near pectrol gap extending slightly to left side Exaclty There only Mild Pain. I dont smoke or Drink. I dont know whether its Because of acidity or Gas One year Back I done endosocopy because I used to get burning

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Hi ur ECG is normal . Get one Echo done . Avoid spicy food and gas forming foods . If ur having daily daily symptoms meet a gastroenterologist ...  Read More

Ecg normal, echo normal ( ef65%) but coronary ftangiography report revealed normal arteries but slow flow, microvascular angina.(21/12/24), calcium score 0 ( 27/03/2023). Apob =50.3, apo A1=141 Tg 55, ldl 60, hdl 54. Hb1c 5.2, non smoker, non alcoholic. Taking aspirin 75 mv OD, rosuvastatin 10 mg OD. Feeling chest pain and tightness and uneasiness

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Should be ok ...  Read More

Hii she lying on sofa suddenly she wake shoulder and back pain due to that she feels sharp pain in chest side also

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MUSCULAR??? TAB ETEROCOXIB MR TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS. LOCALLY APPLY HOT PAD ...  Read More

A few months ago , I experienced chest pain and consulted a doctor. Tests including chest X-ray ECG blood work and Troponin levels were done- all came back normal.cardiac issues were ruled out and was told it might be acid reflux. I took prescribed medicine like nexpro rd and antibiotics and saw gradual improvement . After a month, symptoms improve

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Kindly follow these instructions with anti-reflex treatment (proton pump inhibitors) - Take small frequent meals rather than large infrequent meals -Dont take tea,coffee,cold drink in empty stomach (a ...  Read More

I've left-sided chest pain for 5 years,radiating from abdomen to shoulder, armpit, and center chest. Also frontal headache, dizziness, facial/ear tingling, cold sweats, and high BP. Symptoms worsen with travel, stress, or thinking—causing uneasiness and persistent radiating pain that affects my quality of life. 2 years back, a GP prescribed B

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TMT ...  Read More

Mild pain at chest and behind chest. For past 3 days..,... Don't know the reason. Pls advise me to do

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I feel chest pain some times at night and in day also anytime not fixed but it feels like i will die and heart attack feeling is it because of what I don't understand. Feels like heavy in chest

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Are you diabetic? Do you have high cholesterol? What is your age? ...  Read More

Hello doctor I'm having pain in left side chest like poking pain, it pains while moving the chest or when chest gets interact its very sharp poking pain, there is no pain while walking or climbing stairs, it there when seated, please tell me what is it, I'm feeling scared

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Having chest pain should never be ignored, and one should always get evaluated. Do an ECG first and consulted Cardiologist if required, do other Tests echocardiography blood test lipid profile, and if ...  Read More

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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Do u hv breathing difficulty ...  Read More

I am filling pain since morning time. Can you please suggest me as per the enclosed image for further step of treatment.

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Get cardiac evaluation done ...  Read More

My friend is on dialysis twice a week. Severe chest pain and breathless ness is since last 10 days . No movement pain on walking or lying, sleeping. Not much swelling in legs. On every dialysis around 4 kg fluid is removed. How to get better? On xray done on 11/1/26 prominent vascular marking is observed.

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Your friend needs to get a cardiac evaluation to rule out any problems,other cause could be low urine output and requires haemodialysis thrice a week ...  Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo was normal done 3 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,, HDL 64,

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No heart problem and no need for another angiogram ...  Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo was normal done 3 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,, HDL 64,

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You have been evaluated in all possible ways and the major heart problem has been ruled out. Microvascular angina will not cause pain in chest in response to your surroundings such as mornings and hig ...  Read More

I have pain in the center of chest that cames and go and feels pressure and heaviness in the chest ,feels like pins and neddle and palpitation sometimes pain in the left hand and one of the forehead nerve is visible sometime also i have done multi test and ecg echo tmt CBC-11.37,TLC-7.57,SGPT-59,SGOT-25 GGT-42,CHolestrol-111,Triglyceride-64 Vitami

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I am sorry but your symptoms sound like there is a cardiac problem and it is not right that a Neurosurgeon should advise you regarding this. Please consult an internal physician or a cardiologist for ...  Read More

I have pain in the center of chest that cames and go and feels pressure and heaviness in the chest ,feels like pins and neddle and palpitation sometimes pain in the left hand and one of the forehead nerve is visible sometime also i have done multi test and ecg echo tmt CBC-11.37,TLC-7.57,SGPT-59,SGOT-25 GGT-42,CHolestrol-111,Triglyceride-64 Vitami

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Your heart is SAFE ,Tests are REASSURING , Symptoms are REAL but not dangerous , Stress/anxiety + nerves + posture are the cause .This condition is treatable and reversible. ...  Read More

Sir, my age is 18 years. I am having pain in my left hand, left arm, and the upper left side of my chest. My ECG shows a heart rate of 108 bpm. Troponin-I, TMT, and lipid profile are normal. Sir, I had an endoscopy done. Upper GI Endoscopy Report: Impression: GERD I am taking Rabeprazole with Domperidone. Sir, why does my hand pain happen while usi

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As der is no radiological evidence of cardiology issue.Lets rule of axillary nerve entrapment ...  Read More

Sir, my age is 18 years. I am having pain in my left hand, left arm, and the upper left side of my chest. My ECG shows a heart rate of 108 bpm. Troponin-I, TMT, and lipid profile are normal. Sir, I had an endoscopy done. Upper GI Endoscopy Report: Impression: GERD I am taking Rabeprazole with Domperidone. Sir, why does my hand pain happen while usi

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The pain is not due to medicine. GERD symptoms can mimic a cardiac chest pain. It could also be musculoskeletal cause. Get your Vitamin D levels checked. If defecient need supplementation Upload y ...  Read More

Hi I am 24 year male patient i have chest pain for more than 4 years my ecg and echo colour Doppler. Are Normal and I have visited to many doctor and cardiologist also but my chest pain is still there consumed many medicines also can anyone suggest me the good doctor or advice I am very much affected due to this.....

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Get a TMT ...  Read More

Having heaviness and pain in center of chest . Not sure if it is gas or something serious. Please advice.

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Kindly get a ECG done to be sure that it is not related to your heart. Most likely it can be because of gas, but nothing like being double sure. ...  Read More

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