What could cause a warmness in the left side of the chest?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am 23 years old. I am obese and have a family history of cardiac arrest. My father had a cardiac arrest at the age of 53.
I have consulted the local cardiologist and have done ECG, echo, TMT, lipid, hs-CRP, and other blood tests. All the tests were normal except for heart rate, 110 beats per minute, and high BP. I am taking Rosufit 10, Nebistar 5, and Cilaheart 10.
Currently, I am feeling warm on the left side of my chest for a short span of time. Sometimes, I have slight pain in my left hand, and it feels like a pinch type of pain in the center of the chest when I inhale and exhale. Is it normal? Please advise.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern.
This kind of chest pain occurs during stress and anxiety only. We label them nonspecific cardiac chest pain. But, we should always keep in consideration cardiac chest pain and acid reflux. It is important to differentiate between them all.
However, the cardiac chest pain is severe and crushing in nature. It increases activity like walking and exercising. It also gets radiated to the left arm. Since your ECG (electrocardiogram) and other cardiac workups are normal, the pain is not due to cardiac issues.
For acid reflux, I would advise you to take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone once a day. Your increase in heart rate might be possible because of anxiety only. For anxiety, try to do meditation and if there is no relief, you would be treated with anti-anxiety drugs like Etizolam.
I hope that you get your answer.
Please let me know if you want some help.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
I always feel some discomfort in the left side of the chest and in the left hand. I have pain in my left all the time and some heaviness in the heart area. Occasionally, I get a slight pain in the lower side of the heart. Do I need any checkups?
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern.
It seems to be due to anxiety, or even muscular pain as you are obese. Start doing exercise daily. Try to lose weight and do meditation. If you are into any addictions then you may need to quit them as well.
I hope that you get your answer.
Please let me know if you need any help.
Thank you.
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