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What Causes Chest Tightness And Normal EKG Report?
Question: Hello I been to the Er this past month at least 8 times for chest tightness several ekg were perform several chest X-ray and even a ct heart scan they said nothing is wrong I got my cholesterol checked it was perfect no diabetes bp is a little high I am 27 I weigh 291 I'm in the process of losing weight the only thing that bothers me is that I still have chest tightness my my jaw has like a tingly feeling from time to time like when you eat something sweet type feeling and all the doctors said there's nothing wrong with me my upper back aches from time to time and my upper arms ache too should I be wory? Should I have any other tests perform on me? I seen maybe 6 different doctors but from the ER last time I went the doctor had mention me being there constantly what should I do what are the chances of something wrong with my heart? I just Developed high bp the highest it was ever was like one fifty something other times it's like in the 130s last year February 2014 my bp was 123/80 i don't know what else to do and I know ekg aren't always accurate they say
Brief Answer:
You shouldn't worry about, it looks like GERD...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
several ECG, chest x ray, blood work and Ct heart scan all together can exclude any life threatening condition including cardiac problems. So you shouldn't worry about.
However other examinations are needed to find out the right cause of your problems. If you were my patiens I would suggest to do:
- abdominal ultrasound and upper endoscopy. My opinion is that you are suffering from GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease or stomach acid reflux) and this examinations are of help in that direction.
- cardiac Echo, holter monitoring and stress test. This will definitely will rule out any cardiac conerns.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
You shouldn't worry about, it looks like GERD...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
several ECG, chest x ray, blood work and Ct heart scan all together can exclude any life threatening condition including cardiac problems. So you shouldn't worry about.
However other examinations are needed to find out the right cause of your problems. If you were my patiens I would suggest to do:
- abdominal ultrasound and upper endoscopy. My opinion is that you are suffering from GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease or stomach acid reflux) and this examinations are of help in that direction.
- cardiac Echo, holter monitoring and stress test. This will definitely will rule out any cardiac conerns.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
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