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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

10 days ago I got diagnosed with Jaundice and since yesterday I am having chest pain in left side of chest along with shoulder and left hand pain. I am worried is it the sign of heart pain or due to muscle I am feeling the pain. I really need the advice what should I do.

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Get an ECG done. Do you have pain in your jaw or breathing difficulty? Is the pain unbearable? ...  Read More

I am 21 years old male.3 days ago I got a chest pain at left side and it lasted for 30 mins then it got okay but from then I am having shortness of breathe and its even when I am resting and it increases when I do physical work.I am also now having intermittent mild chest pains at different sites.So what should I do and it be anything serious?

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As a 21-year-old, you are less likely to have a heart attack, but persistent shortness of breath after an episode of chest pain should not be ignored. It could be something relatively benign like musc ...  Read More

I have chest pain, my chest gets sore and I also have breathing problems. Throat pain and no appetite, sleepless night.

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Dont worry ...  Read More

I have cough from 2 days . Cough is stuck in chest its paining while coughing , i also feel weak but i do not have cold and throught pain

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Do consult ...  Read More

Hi i am 26 years old this starterd in 2024 one random day i had a pain in my left side of chest and hand i went to emergency they performed ecg and said normal but pain was still there after few weeks in SEPTEMBER 2024 i did 2d echo which was called normal by my doc but pain still lasted then in December 2025 i did MY TMT TEST which was again calle

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Echo and TMT are normal. Also considering your age, this pain seems to be muscular in Origin and not cardiac. ...  Read More

I have gallbladder sludge due to which I suffer from RHS chest sever pain for 4-8 hours continuously after every fews days of interval. So can it be cured through medicines or I would have to go under surgery to get the gallbladder removed altogether. Or this pain may be due to other reason

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For specific cure, can contact Dr Parna Roy 9123*074149 ...  Read More

Greetings sir plz tell me my pain not clear very difficult shortness of breath again ecg done plz anything problem sir

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Would need details about your synptoms ...  Read More

Greetings sir plz tell me my pain not clear very difficult shortness of breath again ecg done plz anything problem sir

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There is ST elevation in V2 to V4 leads, associated with ur symptoms it could be MI. Go to nearest emergency department immediately for further opinion and management. U have to consult to physician d ...  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

Chest and shoulder pain during rest but not in walking . For more clearence I climb 8 flights of stairs daily during that no pain. I have done ecg echo and TMT also. All are normals. What can I do?

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Since TMT is fine, it's less likely that you have a cardiac issue. I would suggest getting an evaluation for the shoulder pain with an orthopedician. ...  Read More

I am experiencing pain in middle of my chest area and whenever I eat something or drink water it pains while it goes down to my stomach. What should I do

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

I have been having blood cloths all over my body. The doc recommended me to get a few blood tests like CBC, platelets , vitamins profile and everything was normal but the blood clots still continue. Each time I get a blood clot it hurts too I have also been regularly having lot of chest pain My left hand and chest hurts and I can't even lift my h

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Need to see reports ...  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

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