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What is the reason for nausea, chest pain and dizziness during periods?

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Hi doctor,

I am 37 years old. My height is 5.4 ft and weight is 250 lbs. I have 4 kids. I am having high blood pressure and also suffering from migraines. I am currently on my periods. I woke up this morning about 6:30 AM and was fine. I started feeling tired when I drove my daughter to work at almost 12 pm and when I got home I started feeling sick. I felt uncomfortable with my stomach, dizzy and like I had to vomit. Then, my heart felt like it hurt. I ended up vomiting, but I still feel sick and my chest hurts on and off. I am also getting like a hunger pain, but I am not hungry. I tried to vomit again, but nothing happened. I do not feel any shortness of breath, sweating or any other pain anywhere else. I am currently on Propranolol-ER 60 mg and Losartan HCT 12.5 mg.

Kindly help.
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Hello,

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This could be due to your periods. If you had similar symptoms during your cycle is in the past, then it is most likely breast tenderness and alteration in hormones causing nausea. However, keeping in mind that you have high blood pressure I would still like to rule out angina. Visit your doctor as soon as possible or in an emergency room or urgent care center. You would need an EKG of your heart and also the cardiac enzymes (blood tests) to rule out angina. Another possibility could be acute cholecystitis. You might be having an inflammation of your gallbladder, giving you nausea and sickness. Again, it would be highly recommended that you see your primary care physician, and a consideration of getting a right upper quadrant ultrasound would be beneficial. If the pain has no relationship with food, then acute cholecystitis can be easily ruled out.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At August 12, 2016
Reviewed At November 11, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa is an Internal Medicine Specialist. She can diagnose and manage complex and multisystem disease. She can treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. She can provide preventive care and routine health assessments. She can help in the management of infections and autoimmune diseases. She helps in the interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging reports. She can do medication management and adjustment for long-term therapies.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa is an Internal Medicine Specialist. She can diagnose and manage complex and multisystem disease. She can treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. She can provide preventive care and routine health assessments. She can help in the management of infections and autoimmune diseases. She helps in the interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging reports. She can do medication management and adjustment for long-term therapies.

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