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What is the reason for uncomfortable hurting sensation in the chest?

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Published At May 24, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am having an uncomfortable and hurting sensation in the chest for the past two days. When I touch the part, I have discomfort. Otherwise, my body is completely fine. This problem exists only on the left side of the chest.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You told me you had only chest pain for two days. May I know whether you have any difficulty breathing, especially while walking or climbing steps? And are you a diabetic or hypertensive patient?

From the ECG (electrocardiogram) you have sent (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I can see some changes suggestive of an enlarged right ventricle of the heart. However, there may be some other causes also.

I suggest you consult a cardiologist and do an echocardiogram and full cardiac assessment. I would also recommend taking a complete blood count and hemoglobin test to rule out anemia.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

My hemoglobin level is low. Whether it is causing these symptoms?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Severe anemia will cause right ventricle enlargement and eventually leads to right ventricular failure (heart failure).

The following conditions also leads to right ventricle enlargement,

  1. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
  2. Pulmonary emboli.
  3. Chronic lung diseases, such as sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis.
  4. Pulmonary valve stenosis.
  5. Tetralogy of Fallot.
  6. Cardiac fibrosis.
  7. Sickle cell anemia.
  8. Chronic anemia includes iron deficiency, folate or B12 deficiency, or thalassemia.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. C. Elanchezhian
Dr. C. Elanchezhian

General Medicine

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