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What Causes Persistent Chest Pain After Exercises?
Question: I am experiencing central chest pain after the first 5-15 minutes of strenuous exercising. The pain usually subsides afterward. This has been occurring for the last 2 months. I am 57 years old, 6 feet, 215 ponds and exercise regularly my entire life. No previous medical conditions.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
I realize that you are very healthy and it sounds like you exercise very regularly.
I am concerned however about the chest discomfort that you were having during exercise. this type of symptom can indicate a possible limitation in blood flow to the coronary arteries which supply blood to your heart muscle.
I would discuss your symptoms with your primary care doctor as soon as possible. You might benefit from a stress test which can tell your doctor if your symptoms actually reflect a cardiac issue.
Thanks again for sending the query.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
I realize that you are very healthy and it sounds like you exercise very regularly.
I am concerned however about the chest discomfort that you were having during exercise. this type of symptom can indicate a possible limitation in blood flow to the coronary arteries which supply blood to your heart muscle.
I would discuss your symptoms with your primary care doctor as soon as possible. You might benefit from a stress test which can tell your doctor if your symptoms actually reflect a cardiac issue.
Thanks again for sending the query.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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