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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

Hello, I had an angiogram done some months ago, which was considered normal by my doctor, but I took a second opinion recently from some another Doctor. Since I was continuously having chest discomfort and pressure on rest and walking He diagnosed me with a small myocardial Bridge and increased my beta-blocker dosage- but I continue to suffer fr

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Instead of betablocker u can take Diltiazem but only after consulting a cardiologist or physician. ...  Read More

My Ecg is normal sinus rhythm,echo was normal done 1 month ago(ef=61%), .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, apoa1 is

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It’s not a heart related problem, and you do not need any other angiogram ...  Read More

I have ibs , with back pain and chest pain and the pain is rotating . I am taking ibs and acidity medicine but the pain is coming and going what to do next. Test report also so normal except cholesterol level and triglycerides which is high for which i take tonact 10. Not able to understand what to do next.

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IBS can cause abdominal discomfort, bloating, and sometimes pain that radiates to the back due to gas and bowel spasms. However, recurrent chest pain and back pain should not automatically be attribut ...  Read More

Having gerd issues from long... Now having pain in chest while swallowing water on and off symptoms.. while having food I am ok but having water it pains in chest Having heartburn while waking up .. Taking vonoprazan 20 can u plz suggest any antacid be taken with vonoprazan 20 tablet.

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Do not neglect these symptoms. It could be a GERD related peptic stricture or other complication leading to difficulty in swallowing. It could be reflux induced motility disorder of esophagus too. Ge ...  Read More

I done my ECG 7 days back. Doctor told its normal I have pricky pain on and off in left chest Do need to worry.

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Normal ECG is reassuring and on and off pain doesn't seems to be cardiac. But still needs more detailed information to conclude or rule out anything further. ...  Read More

Chest pain mostly in the centre for 10 days after I had a fever and a cold because of a perfume smell. I took no medicine but recovered in 3 days. Since then, I have had chest pain, but there is no fever or cold.

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

One year ago, I was in an accident. Shortly after, I experienced chest and breast pain. I had an X-ray and a breast ultrasound at the time, which were both normal. I was took tablets for at least 2m. But However, the chest and breast tenderness persisted.Recently the pain worsened, and I began a new course of medication. While on this medication, I

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Generally C5-C6 disc bulge doesn't cause chest pain. Sometimes it may cause pain in shoulder region. ...  Read More

I have been experiencing occasional chest discomfort for the past 9–10 years. At times, my chest feels heavy, and occasionally I experience brief pain that lasts around 10–15 seconds before resolving on its own. The pain can vary in nature—sometimes it feels like a sharp, pin-prick sensation. These episodes usually occur once or t

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Show to a local cardiologist and get cardiac evaluation done ...  Read More

Sir I experienced chest and romboid area pain in December 25 I went for ecg and it showed mild st depression and trop I was normal doctor prescribed statin and clonafit beta. After 1 month I went to cardiologist, he performed echo tmt and ecg all was normal. And stopped statin and clonafit beta. This is may last and still my chest and romboid area

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Echocardiogram (Echo): * LVEF ~60% (normal pumping function). * No regional wall motion abnormality. * Normal chamber dimensions. * No significant valve disease. * No clot, vegetat ...  Read More

Greetings sir my name srihari age 29 today chest pain Shortness of breath sir ECG done plz cheak sir anything problem

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Get chest xray Pa view, ecg is normal ...  Read More

Greetings sir my name srihari age 29 today chest pain Shortness of breath sir ECG done plz cheak sir anything problem

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Ecg is normal , may be a gastritis or muscular pain ...  Read More

My brother is facing severe chest pain sometimes, pain in the entire body for some time, It is like someone giving him injection or ant biting during pain only. Muscle pain or bubbling, hand's nail goes blue in winter, weakness. Had consulted in AIIMS bhopal , all Tests are normal like ECG, BP . They prescribed vitamin b12, vitamin D . It works for

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Get an appointment buddy, or we can arrange a home visit ...  Read More

My father-in-law initially had pain in his lower back/waist area, for which we consulted a neurologist. After taking the prescribed medicines, the pain shifted to his knees/legs. Later, the pain again shifted back to his lower back. For the last 3–4 days, he has also been complaining of chest pain, which later spread to the abdominal area aro

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He is on treatment. What else is ur query? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

I m having mild chest pain from last two days in left side chest in different areas. Need to know why

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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

M getting pain in my upper abdomen which last day reached to chest and back, what could be the reason

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To know reason go for usg whole abdomen. Tab nexpro RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH FOR 7 days. Meftal spas ds two times a day after food for 3to5 days. ...  Read More

“When I bent down and used my right hand to place a slightly heavy box, I suddenly felt a pulling/cramping pain near the right side of my chest, and it hurt badly. After that, the pain did not reduce. Now I have pain on the right side of my back and chest while breathing, walking, or bending.”

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Seems to be muscle spasm according to your history Take muscle relaxant and hot water bag for 4 days ...  Read More

My mother is having pain on the right side of her chest and she vomited once. The pain comes suddenly and then stops on its own after some time. It is already late at night and we are not sure what we should do right now.

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Get a cxr done ...  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

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