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 have an uncomfortable hurting sensation on the left side of my chest. Why?
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. Read Full »
Answer: 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 p... Read Full »
Should I worry about a flat T-wave in V2 to V4 leads?
Query: Hello doctor, Should the flattened T-wave in V2 - V4 be of concern? I have the following complaints such as chest pain, left jaw pain, sternal tightness, and pressure in the left chest radiating to the left arm and shoulder. Currently, I am taking Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg and Omeprazole 10 mg. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for reaching out to us. Sorry about your health challenges. Please stay strong and you will be fine. Generally in ECG (electrocardiogram), a flattened T wave in leads V2- V4 could be due to myocardial ischemia. Meaning there is a narrowing in one of the heart ... Read Full »
Could you please check my ECG and let me know if everything is fine?
Query: Hi doctor, I regularly do yearly ECG test. This year I could not do that due to certain situations. I did a routine ECG test and got a consultation from a local physician, and he told me that the result was normal. I wanted to get a second opinion. I have no history of any previous health issues. Co... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your report is normal (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). There are baseline artifacts due to machine problems, but there are no significant abnormalities on ECG (electrocardiogram). However, it would be best to focus on ... Read Full »
My chest hurts whenever I breathe or move. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a situation where my chest hurts a lot whenever I breathe or move, then it goes away after a few days and does not come back till a few months. It has been going on for a year now and it happened today as well. But today my throat is also hurting and it feels like I have been sc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have acute chest syndrome. I suggest you get a chest x-ray and send me the reports for better suggestions. Also, I suggest you take the following medicines: Tablet Celecoxib (Ce... Read Full »
I am experiencing stabbing pain in my right chest. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old male experiencing stabbing pains in my right lung or chest for a couple of days. I am not exactly sure when it started, it slowly faded into existence. It is primarily a sharp stabbing pain in my right middle or lower ribs and lungs in the same area. The pain expands... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you take this symptom seriously and seek medical attention, especially since the pain is persistent and appears to be worsening. Chest pain can stem from various conditions, some of which are serious and demand... Read Full »
Do lower abdominal pain more associated with heart or kidney problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a hypertensive person and I take medicine Olsar H 20 occasionally. From the past two weeks, I am feeling muscle pain in hands and knee joints with headache backside. Sometimes while lying down to sleep I am sensing fluttering in my chest left side for which I feel afraid and sit ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, this does not appear serious to me. However, you should get yourself evaluated. This does not appear to be related to kidneys. Your ECG (electrocardiogram) is normal and lipid profile shows elevated cholesterol level, which would increase the risk of heart d... Read Full »
I suspect contracting tuberculosis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 40-year-old male. I have a cough coming with blood, and sometimes, I also have mild chest pain. I think that I suffer from tuberculosis. Could you provide a general overview of tuberculosis, including its causes, transmission, and symptoms? What are the primary risk factors respo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. Thanks for using iCliniq. Read Full »
I have upper body pain and shortness of breath. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have chest pain, back pain, left arm pain, and slightly shortness of breath for the past two years. The pain remains constant all the time. I also have irritation and tingling for the last two years continuously. I have done ECG, echo, TMT, and CT angiography twice, and everything i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms do not seem to be due to a heart problem. Tingling sensations, irritation, etc., are not caused by the heart. Your symptoms more or less seem to be due to some nerve irritation which may be localized or generalized. I advise you to consult a neurologist... Read Full »
I have left chest discomfort, but ECG is normal. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36 year old man. Of late, I am feeling a discomfort on the left side of my chest since the last six to seven months. I visited a doctor who took an ECG which was normal. But again after a month or two, I started feeling the same. I used to get up early in the morning at 4 AM and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your repeated tests relating to your cardiac problem are found to be normal as per your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, it is highly unlikely to be a cardiac problem. I suggest you do an upper GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopy to rule ou... Read Full »
I often experience chest pains due to anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have frequent recurring pains in my chest due to anxiety. I recently got a fitness watch and noticed that when I am experiencing this my heart rate goes way up. Normal for me is 65 to 70 when resting. When my chest starts hurting it has jumped as high as 135 to 140 when resting. Is t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. From what you mentioned, most probably you have panic disorder (one of the anxiety disorders). Let me know some more details: 1) Do you have changes in bowel habits, eating habits, or sleeping pattern? 2) Do you live a stressful life? 3)... Read Full »
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