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What Causes Pain In The Chest Along With Weight Gain?
Question: Hi,
My name is XXXXXXX Im 26 years old, 5'2'', and about 118 pounds, I have been pretty active my whole life, but been a little bit lazy the past 3 months.. Its been about a month that I dont exercise, or go to the gym.
I have been feeling very fatigued, and eating more than usual. I gained about 8 pounds on the past 3 months.
I have been abusing of fat burners for a long time, and have stopped taking it about 4 months ago. I have been experiencing some symptoms never felt before, as a little bit of pain in the chest, and a " poke " sensation in the left side of chest. It is mostly after meals, or when Im laying at bed before sleep. I feel like someone is poking my heart.
Please, help.
I have gone to the emergency care recently, because of the symptoms mentioned before, and because I take birth control since Im 14 years old (I have to take it because of a condition that I have), and someone warned me that taking birth control, and having chest pain, could be a risk of blood clot, which made me worried. At the emergency room I did an chest X-Ray, CT test, urine test, and also ECG test. It was all normal, and just a scary, but I still have the " poke " sensation here and there... I would say every week 1 or 2 days per week, mostly when Im laying down before go to sleep.
My name is XXXXXXX Im 26 years old, 5'2'', and about 118 pounds, I have been pretty active my whole life, but been a little bit lazy the past 3 months.. Its been about a month that I dont exercise, or go to the gym.
I have been feeling very fatigued, and eating more than usual. I gained about 8 pounds on the past 3 months.
I have been abusing of fat burners for a long time, and have stopped taking it about 4 months ago. I have been experiencing some symptoms never felt before, as a little bit of pain in the chest, and a " poke " sensation in the left side of chest. It is mostly after meals, or when Im laying at bed before sleep. I feel like someone is poking my heart.
Please, help.
I have gone to the emergency care recently, because of the symptoms mentioned before, and because I take birth control since Im 14 years old (I have to take it because of a condition that I have), and someone warned me that taking birth control, and having chest pain, could be a risk of blood clot, which made me worried. At the emergency room I did an chest X-Ray, CT test, urine test, and also ECG test. It was all normal, and just a scary, but I still have the " poke " sensation here and there... I would say every week 1 or 2 days per week, mostly when Im laying down before go to sleep.
Brief Answer:
Esophagitis is the most likely cause
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
The pain you describe seems to be related to digestive system. Most likely it is esophagitis (inflammation of esophagus), can be also caused by esophageal hernia.
I would advise you to try to avoid spicy food, tomatoes, soda, don't drink liquids with meal and don't lie down after the meal.
If your symptoms don't disappear in a week see a gastroenterologist or your GP.
I would advise you to check your thyroid as well regarding your complaints of being fatigued.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Esophagitis is the most likely cause
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
The pain you describe seems to be related to digestive system. Most likely it is esophagitis (inflammation of esophagus), can be also caused by esophageal hernia.
I would advise you to try to avoid spicy food, tomatoes, soda, don't drink liquids with meal and don't lie down after the meal.
If your symptoms don't disappear in a week see a gastroenterologist or your GP.
I would advise you to check your thyroid as well regarding your complaints of being fatigued.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan for the reply!
I will take in consideration your reply, and try to schedule a GP appointment.
I just came up with another question and symptom...
I went for a really long hiking today (12 miles), and I got back from it about 4 hours ago, now it is 10:54 pm where I live. I got back home really tired, had a dinner, and went to rest for a bit, but Im feeling a strong "poke" sensation on my heart right now... Would you still thing it could be related to digestive system?
I feel the same pain as If I had accidentally bumped my knee somewhere, and it is sore after, but on my heart...
Im mostly home by myself, so It scares me If there is something that I should concern to happen or not...
I will take in consideration your reply, and try to schedule a GP appointment.
I just came up with another question and symptom...
I went for a really long hiking today (12 miles), and I got back from it about 4 hours ago, now it is 10:54 pm where I live. I got back home really tired, had a dinner, and went to rest for a bit, but Im feeling a strong "poke" sensation on my heart right now... Would you still thing it could be related to digestive system?
I feel the same pain as If I had accidentally bumped my knee somewhere, and it is sore after, but on my heart...
Im mostly home by myself, so It scares me If there is something that I should concern to happen or not...
Brief Answer:
Check the pulse
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
If you have regular pulse and no dyspnoe then nothing to worry.
Just wait for your appointment with your doctor.
Wishing you good health
Regards,
Check the pulse
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
If you have regular pulse and no dyspnoe then nothing to worry.
Just wait for your appointment with your doctor.
Wishing you good health
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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