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I Am A 44 Year Old Female I Have Recently
Question: I am a 44 year old female I have recently experienced an episode of gripping like pain middle of lower chest directly below breast area. The pain lasted for a minute or two and then subsided. Is this pain cardiac related. I have also been experiencing air hunger which I've had episodes of in the past could all of this be related?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
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I understand your concern and would explain that such a pain needs to be further investigated, whether it is related to physical activity, respiration or body posture.
A similar complaint could be caused by a digestive disorder, like esophageal reflux, or hiatal hernia. Pleural inflammation could be another issue to differentiate.
In addition, a cardiology check up would be required if it is not performed yet.
Anyways, your clinical symptomatology doesn't pose you to any emergent risk; so relax!
You have enough time to discuss with you doctor for further clinical investigations.
I remain at your disposal for any further discussions and a second professional opinion.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on - Ask a Doctor - service!
I understand your concern and would explain that such a pain needs to be further investigated, whether it is related to physical activity, respiration or body posture.
A similar complaint could be caused by a digestive disorder, like esophageal reflux, or hiatal hernia. Pleural inflammation could be another issue to differentiate.
In addition, a cardiology check up would be required if it is not performed yet.
Anyways, your clinical symptomatology doesn't pose you to any emergent risk; so relax!
You have enough time to discuss with you doctor for further clinical investigations.
I remain at your disposal for any further discussions and a second professional opinion.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I had a full cardiac work up two years ago jolted echo... ahould I have a re-evaluation also have appointment with specialist in three weeks is it ok to wait
Brief Answer:
Opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
It's a good news, your previous cardiac tests are normal. You may quietly wait until the medical appointment in three weeks.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best regards,
Dr. Iliri
Opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
It's a good news, your previous cardiac tests are normal. You may quietly wait until the medical appointment in three weeks.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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