What causes frequent chest pains and shortness of breath?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old male, and I am overweight. I have been experiencing frequent sharp pains in my upper right chest. I did not have these pains before, but they started recently. Initially, I had shortness of breath, and it felt like someone was pressing down on my chest. Now, I am having sharp, intense pains at night that come and go intermittently. My doctor prescribed Baclofen and Omeprazole.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your chest pain is likely due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Cardiac-related chest pain typically worsens with respiration and is often accompanied by other symptoms like palpitations. The Omeprazole and Baclofen prescribed by your physician should help alleviate your symptoms. I recommend continuing with both medications for a week. If the symptoms persist after that, please report back to your physician, as they may need to adjust the dosage or change the medication.

I am also concerned about your weight, as it increases your risk of a major cardiovascular event. I strongly recommend consulting a dietitian or weight loss expert to help you develop a diet plan. Additionally, it is important to monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and lipid profile to ensure they are within normal ranges.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

Thank you.