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Question: Hello doctor,
I was a smoker and drinker nearabout 3.5 yrs. On XXXXXXX 8th XXXXXXX 15, i have stopped smoking completely bcoz of shortness of breath. breathing problem is cure now.on 1st july 15 , have done stress test and 2d echo, it was normal. On 14th August 15, i have stopped drinking completely. In between 10 to 15 setp 15, my bp shoot to 140/90 and ECG was not normal, but many DR. Says no need to worry. Some DR. Says, its happening bcoz of stress and huge thinking. Feeling some pain in left side of chest and sometimes in both side of chest. Dr. Advise me betacap 40 mg capsule in morning.
Please advise.
I was a smoker and drinker nearabout 3.5 yrs. On XXXXXXX 8th XXXXXXX 15, i have stopped smoking completely bcoz of shortness of breath. breathing problem is cure now.on 1st july 15 , have done stress test and 2d echo, it was normal. On 14th August 15, i have stopped drinking completely. In between 10 to 15 setp 15, my bp shoot to 140/90 and ECG was not normal, but many DR. Says no need to worry. Some DR. Says, its happening bcoz of stress and huge thinking. Feeling some pain in left side of chest and sometimes in both side of chest. Dr. Advise me betacap 40 mg capsule in morning.
Please advise.
Brief Answer:
An ECG is recommended.
Detailed Answer:
Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for the chest pain.
Also glad to know that you have quit smoking and alcohol forever.
It needs to be evaluated properly hence I would advise an ECG to be done to rule out any heart related problem.
After having gone through the history described in your query it seems to that the ECG done might have shown increase in heart beat which can occur due to stress, emotional disturbances, etc.
The prescribed medication Betacap (Propranolol) is a beta blocker which is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety or stress related increased heart beats & it is also effective in reducing the high BP.
My advice to you is
1. Continue to take the prescribed medication
2. If you develop fatigue, weakness, night mares, or sexual problem inform your treating doctor so that he can prescribe an alternate but safer medicine.
3. Get your fasting blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides done
4. Do regular exercise, avoid stress and have regular sleep pattern.
Hope the suggestion given above could be useful.
Should you more clarification, please feel free to send your follow up query.
Best regards.
An ECG is recommended.
Detailed Answer:
Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for the chest pain.
Also glad to know that you have quit smoking and alcohol forever.
It needs to be evaluated properly hence I would advise an ECG to be done to rule out any heart related problem.
After having gone through the history described in your query it seems to that the ECG done might have shown increase in heart beat which can occur due to stress, emotional disturbances, etc.
The prescribed medication Betacap (Propranolol) is a beta blocker which is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety or stress related increased heart beats & it is also effective in reducing the high BP.
My advice to you is
1. Continue to take the prescribed medication
2. If you develop fatigue, weakness, night mares, or sexual problem inform your treating doctor so that he can prescribe an alternate but safer medicine.
3. Get your fasting blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides done
4. Do regular exercise, avoid stress and have regular sleep pattern.
Hope the suggestion given above could be useful.
Should you more clarification, please feel free to send your follow up query.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
thank you for your advise.
can i do stress test and 2d echo again? is there any life threatening situation in my
case?
can i do stress test and 2d echo again? is there any life threatening situation in my
case?
Brief Answer:
It is not a life threatening situation at this moment
Detailed Answer:
Hi & Welcome back.
Thanks for your reply.
Since you have already done the Stress test and 2D Echo in July this year, there is no need to repeat them again. However an ECG is advised.
Please continue the treatment as advised, try to avoid thinking too much, avoid stress, do regular exercise, spend more time in social activity, everything will be alright, Insha Allah.
Best regards.
It is not a life threatening situation at this moment
Detailed Answer:
Hi & Welcome back.
Thanks for your reply.
Since you have already done the Stress test and 2D Echo in July this year, there is no need to repeat them again. However an ECG is advised.
Please continue the treatment as advised, try to avoid thinking too much, avoid stress, do regular exercise, spend more time in social activity, everything will be alright, Insha Allah.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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