Chest pain varies depending on the intensity, location, and duration. It might be a sign of some severe heart conditions like a heart attack, or sometimes it can be due to some other conditions that are not life-threatening. Acid reflux, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and bronchospasm might also cause chest pain.
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I am suffering from fatigue, rashes, bloating, and chest pain. kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am just 26-years-old. I had high-risk exposure to commercial sex workers. I am having too much fatigue, rashes, bloating, and chest pain. I can barely wall. I have 20 antibodies for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). All negative. My white blood count is very... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.Really you have no HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. You have celiac disease, which causes fatigue and generalized weakness and, in turn, causes stress. Rashes are normal in hot weather.Advice:Consult a dietician f... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing intermittent chest pains for over three months, which occur randomly and can happen at any time. The pain is mostly on the left side, extending up to the shoulder, without any vibrating sensation, although it occasionally occurs on the right side as well. The ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Chest pain is most likely due to gastritis and reflux disease rather than a heart-related issue. Considering your symptoms and age, the likelihood of heart disease is very low. However, if you still have concerns, it would be a good idea to ... Read Full »
What causes chest tightness, sweaty palms, and uneasiness?
Query: Hi doctor,My son-in-law aged 44 years, slightly overweight, had symptoms of tightness of chest, sweaty palm and uneasiness. The tests showed blood pressure reading as 140/80 mmHg and ECG showed left ventricle irregularity. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Left ventricular hypertrophy is because of hypertension, however, ECG (electrocardiogram) is just a baseline test of cardiology. The tightness of chest associated with sweating can be stable angina. Stable angina is chest pain or discomfort that most often occurs with a... Read Full »
I suffer from sharp pain in the chest and left arm socket, jaw pain, and pain while breathing. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old woman suffering from sharp pain in the chest and left arm socket, jaw pain, and pain while breathing. I have been discharged twice from the emergency room and the pains remain. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). All reports are normal including Troponin T. Troponin T is specific to rule out heart attack. Since it is also neg... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing a feeling of discomfort in my left side chest which becomes painful when I try to pass motion. I fear it is something serious. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern but this appears to be gastritis and reflux disease. Do you suffer from upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, or burping? Does your pain increase on having food? Do you have sour water feeling in the throat, or chest burning? The like... Read Full »
What causes abdominal pain that radiates to the chest and blood in sputum?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 25-year-old male. The last month I have had bad back pain from lying on a new mattress. To help, I have been taking Aleve almost every day. As of yesterday, the pain was still bad. Last week I was experiencing upper abdominal pain that radiates to the chest. I went to a clinic yeste... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would request you to kindly share the reports of your chest X-ray and EKG (electrocardiogram). Also, I would want to know if you have any breathing difficulties or cough? Blood in cough or sputum is not a good sign. Also, I do not see a reas... Read Full »
I have an eating disorder and I am suffering from chest pain. Please give me suggestions.
Query: Hi doctor,I have an eating disorder, bulimia, and just to make sure everything was okay, my family doctor ordered bloodwork and an EKG to make sure everything was okay. I went because I was having chest pains. The bloodwork came back and everything was okay. The EKG showed that I had a right ventric... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Right ventricular conduction delay (RVCD) has no connection with bulimia. Instead is the cause of your palpitations and difficulty in breathing. Most of the time, RVCD is benign, and people can live a normal life with pr... Read Full »
I am a 48-year-old male having asthma. I have pain in the center of my chest. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old male and suffer from asthma. I have been experiencing pain in the center of my chest when I walk, and the pain radiates to my left arm and upper side of my stomach for the past 10 days. The pain subsides when I rest. l underwent ECG (electrocardiogram), 2d echo, stre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is quite common for people to be worried in the event of chest pain, they think it is often associated with heart disease, but not all chest pains are associated with heart disease. Chest pain associated with heart disease always co... Read Full »
I suffer from acid reflux and experience swelling in my throat after eating. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My throat feels like it is swelling after eating. I suffer from acid reflux. I am also experiencing chest pain. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms related to acid reflux, which can cause a feeling of tightness or swelling in the throat, as well as chest pain. The sensation of a ball in the throat may also be related to acid reflux or to another condition called gl... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Three weeks ago, I consumed a large amount of MDMA and I discussed my negative experience with several individuals. I have also undergone electrocardiograms (ECGs) to ensure my well-being. However, I am concerned about the possibility of experiencing a heart attack a few weeks later due... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns, and I want to reassure you that you are safe and will be fine. It is likely that the symptoms you are experiencing are a result of paranoia or anxiety triggered by the large amount you used. It is important to n... Read Full »