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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Behind The Breasts

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Posted on Fri, 12 Aug 2016
Question: I had this bad pain behind my left breast and i sweated just for a minite and it went away. What should i do?
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Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Angina- compromised blood flow to heart muscle

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.

Any chest pain, however temporary, must be immediately checked out.

-do you have any medical conditions? Or Take any medications?
-any family history of heart disease, diabetes,, hypertension,high cholesterol?
-do you breathing difficulty whole walking or climbing stairs?
-an giddiness or digestion problems or unusual headaches?

I recommend :
-a visit to the ER. Don't drive, take someone along.
-an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram.
-blood tests (complete blood count, Thyroid profile, lipid profile, kidney and liver function tests, and troponin I levels, blood glucose panel)
-urine analysis.
-a full cardiac workup by a cardiologist. A stress test or an angiography may be required

Angina is chest pain due to compromised blood flow to the heart muscle. This condition is a precursor to a heart attack. The earlier the treatment is sought the better.

Time is muscle. I urge you to seek help right away. Insist on a work up. Changes in an electrocardiogram and Echo is usually noted when the damage is already done. We want to make sure that we minimize the risk of developing a heart attack.

If your ER visit gives you a 'all clear', please consult a cardiologist to evaluate risks.

In the meantime, don't panic. Avoid strain or exertion.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Shuba hariprasad (7 minutes later)
I take lorazepam for my anxiety
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Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please see below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.

Okay. An anxiety attack could also cause similar symptoms but I personally believe it is better to be sure when it involves a vital organ like the heart

I am sorry that you are going through this. Please Consider my recommendations.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with..

I wish you well.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Shuba hariprasad (25 hours later)
I was told to make an appointment with my primary physician and see what he says . I see him next Wednesday at 9 am. The pain only lasted for a few seconds and went away.

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Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please see below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.

Yes, please see your physician and tell him/her the exact symptoms you experienced.

In the meantime, if you experience any cheat discomfort, pain, breathing difficulty, unexplained sweating, giddiness, sudden slurred speech, asymmetrical facial expressions or muscle weakness in any part of body (like arms or legs), please visit the ER right away.
Don't drive in such cases and take someone along.

As you are currently asymptomatic (no symptoms), it is possible for your doctor to postpone investigations as to what happened and why.

You had chest pain with sweating. It doesn't happen without a reason. It is our body's way of warning us.
I am on trying to caution and beore preventive in approach rather than curative.

Please let me know how it goes at your doctor's visit.

I'd be happy to help you with any other queries you may have.
Wish you good health

Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Behind The Breasts

Brief Answer: Angina- compromised blood flow to heart muscle Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for your query. I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today. Any chest pain, however temporary, must be immediately checked out. -do you have any medical conditions? Or Take any medications? -any family history of heart disease, diabetes,, hypertension,high cholesterol? -do you breathing difficulty whole walking or climbing stairs? -an giddiness or digestion problems or unusual headaches? I recommend : -a visit to the ER. Don't drive, take someone along. -an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram. -blood tests (complete blood count, Thyroid profile, lipid profile, kidney and liver function tests, and troponin I levels, blood glucose panel) -urine analysis. -a full cardiac workup by a cardiologist. A stress test or an angiography may be required Angina is chest pain due to compromised blood flow to the heart muscle. This condition is a precursor to a heart attack. The earlier the treatment is sought the better. Time is muscle. I urge you to seek help right away. Insist on a work up. Changes in an electrocardiogram and Echo is usually noted when the damage is already done. We want to make sure that we minimize the risk of developing a heart attack. If your ER visit gives you a 'all clear', please consult a cardiologist to evaluate risks. In the meantime, don't panic. Avoid strain or exertion. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health. Regards, Dr. Shuba Hariprasad