How can the cause of chest pain be identified?

Question

Hello doctor,

For the past two to three days, I have been feeling some pressure on the left side of my chest, along with slight pain in my left arm. When I eat, I feel short of breath and experience a bit of pain on the left side of my chest.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If you are experiencing recurrent chest pressure and pain, both at rest and after eating, this could be a symptom of a heart-related issue. I strongly recommend that you visit a hospital to undergo an ECG (electrocardiogram) and a troponin I blood test as soon as possible. If both tests come back normal, the issue might be due to either a non-cardiac condition or a mild heart problem. To differentiate between these, various diagnostic tests are available, with the treadmill test being one of the most common.

Your cardiologist will determine the most appropriate next steps based on your detailed medical history and the results of your ECG or blood tests. For now, it is essential that you seek medical attention promptly.

I hope this helps address your concerns.