What Causes Burning Sensation In Chest?
Question: Woke up last night with a burning/cramping sensation in chest, kind if came in waves, thought it might be heartburn so I took some tums, it finally eased and got back to sleep, this afternoon the sensation has come and gone, felt this pain/cramp before, is this a heartburn issue or should I be concerned of a heart issue? Thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
It's looks like heartburn,exams needed...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
The pain you are experiencing looks more like heartburn than a real cardiac issue, especially if antacids and PPI ease it.
However i recommend consulting your doctor to plan some examinations for a proper diagnosis. I would like to suggest the following exams:
- Blood work
- ECG
- Chest Xray
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
- Cardiac Echo
- Stress test
Based on the test results a diagnosis will be made and a proper treatment for your concern will be given.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
It's looks like heartburn,exams needed...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
The pain you are experiencing looks more like heartburn than a real cardiac issue, especially if antacids and PPI ease it.
However i recommend consulting your doctor to plan some examinations for a proper diagnosis. I would like to suggest the following exams:
- Blood work
- ECG
- Chest Xray
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
- Cardiac Echo
- Stress test
Based on the test results a diagnosis will be made and a proper treatment for your concern will be given.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks for the response, I had a stress test and blood work done 2 years ago, are you suggesting to get re-tested? Thanks
Brief Answer:
Yes should be retested after 2 years...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX
Yes, with the current health issues you are facing, I'd suggest to get retested now, after 2 years.
All the best!
Dr.Benard
Yes should be retested after 2 years...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX
Yes, with the current health issues you are facing, I'd suggest to get retested now, after 2 years.
All the best!
Dr.Benard
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D