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OK. It Feels Like An Elephant Is Sitting On My
Question: OK. It feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest. I have sharp pain in my chest when I take a deep breath and it is sharp all the way thru the back. Should I get this checked out by the doctor or do I continue to take Advil for pain and the heating pad on my back. It seems to help little but doesn't last.
Brief Answer:
Chest pain should always be checked out to exclude a cardiac cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
Chest pain should always be checked out to exclude a cardiac cause.
I recommend the following examinations :
An electrocardiogram.
A complete blood count and blood tests to check for increased levels of certain proteins or enzymes normally found in heart muscle.
A chest x-ray.
Other possible causes of the chest pain are gastroesofageal reflux, or muscle and bone causes.
So, I recommend to consult a doctor to exclude that cardiac origin of the pain.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Chest pain should always be checked out to exclude a cardiac cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
Chest pain should always be checked out to exclude a cardiac cause.
I recommend the following examinations :
An electrocardiogram.
A complete blood count and blood tests to check for increased levels of certain proteins or enzymes normally found in heart muscle.
A chest x-ray.
Other possible causes of the chest pain are gastroesofageal reflux, or muscle and bone causes.
So, I recommend to consult a doctor to exclude that cardiac origin of the pain.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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