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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Chest Pain And Numbness In Arm
Question: 24 y/o female. I was born with p.v.s. medium I was told to be careful when working out, I've been a swimmer for 15 years and since I've stopped swimming to pursue my studies. I get chest pain and numbness in my arm where it feels like my shoulder is not part of my body. I'm 5'8 and weigh 184, I'm wondering if I need to see a cardiologist? is there a reason why I get chest pain?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it would be better to be investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
A chest pain in a person with Pulmonic Valvular Stenosis ( PVS) requires to be investigated and it is better to get yourself examined by a cardiologist and investigated with EKG and Echocardiogram.
The valve controlling the flow of blood from the right ventricle of your heart is narrow leading to build up pressure and enlargement of the heart muscles. This can lead to chest pain especially on exertion or any activity where the heart has to pump out more blood.
Your BMI is 28 which means you are above your ideal body weight and this requires your heart to pump out more blood. Weight reduction would help you but you may require additional modes of management which your doctor would advise you after the investigations.
Take care,
Yes, it would be better to be investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
A chest pain in a person with Pulmonic Valvular Stenosis ( PVS) requires to be investigated and it is better to get yourself examined by a cardiologist and investigated with EKG and Echocardiogram.
The valve controlling the flow of blood from the right ventricle of your heart is narrow leading to build up pressure and enlargement of the heart muscles. This can lead to chest pain especially on exertion or any activity where the heart has to pump out more blood.
Your BMI is 28 which means you are above your ideal body weight and this requires your heart to pump out more blood. Weight reduction would help you but you may require additional modes of management which your doctor would advise you after the investigations.
Take care,
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