Heartburn Like Pain In Center Of My Chest, Fatigue, Muscle

Posted on Wed, 17 Jul 2019

Question: Heartburn like pain in center of my chest, fatigue, muscle tightness in my left arm, radiating pain in the center of my back, all started mildly but has gotten worse and am feeling it constantly now. tingling in fingers and face. Symptoms started about a week ago but are getting worse. Unsure if this is just anxiety or something worse

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible heart issues an heart check up is needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Listening to your symptoms there is a great probability of them being caused by a heart issue possible angina pectoris(pain that comes from heart muscle iscemia ).
I think you may need a total heart check up doing an ECG, an ECHO cardiography and troponine levels.
The anxiety sometimes gives palpitations which also can be seen in an ECG but not in ultrasound or enzyme levels.
Do the evaluation and don't neglect it.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Thanks, I had similar symptoms about 5 years ago and had all of those tests done and nothing was found. Should I still be concerned? I have an appointment with a new primary care doctor in 3 weeks do you think I can wait until then or I should go urgently?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait for 3 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you are having these symptoms for five years then it is not related to heart issues and probably gastritis. You can wait for 3 weeks.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)

thanks to be clear havent had the symptoms for 5 years straight had them 5 years ago they went away and now came back

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cardiac check up should be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
The situation may have changed from 5 years ago and those tests may need to be repeated. Also there is a possibility that this pain may be muscular pain or from the spine but the cardiac check up should be done first.
Let me know if I can assist you further

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

do you think it's ok to wait the 3 weeks still ie try anew get an earlier appointment?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Seek an earlier appointment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, I think you better Ask for an earlier appointment.
You may need to determine the situation soon.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (46 hours later)

Thanks, I went to the dr and they think its only acid reflux do you think this is a good diagnosis or they're just brushing me aside?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acid reflux is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Acid reflux is a reliable diagnosis according to your symptoms if they excluded heart issues by examinations.
I don't think they are brushing you aside.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng