Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling In The Chest

Posted on Sat, 7 Jan 2017

Question: Hi,

I feeling something heavy, kinder swollen feel in the center of my chest or below my diaphragm. when I touch from outside, it's not painful, but the pain seems to be from deep inside. I can't laugh or cough proper, because its pains. when I walk or bend in some angle, its hurts. worried what it could be.

thanks

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

What you are reporting may be related to the following causes:
- Pericarditis
- Gastritis or GERD (heart burns)
- Osteocondritis

If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Chest x-ray
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (10 hours later)

Thank you so much Dr Benard.
now the pain is more to my left side of the chest, it seem not to be from the stomac

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Sorry for my late response but I was travelling abroad.

Although your pain is more on your left side this doesn't exclude gastric issues.

My opinion is that you should do all the above mentioned exams to find out what is causing your symptoms.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar