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What Causes Recurring Pain In Chest?
Question: I have recurring mild pain in the upper left part of the chest, sometimes radiates to left arm; this pain can be reproduced at a few pressure points. I also experience a sensation that I originally thought were heart palpitations, but I'm not so sure now. It is almost like a burping / excess gas or something is contracting in the upper respiratory area for a split second. I did have several heart tests: EKG (several), stress, ultrasound (twice); went to a cardiologist. All tests came back negative.
Brief Answer:
Could be gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Ho
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would be able to help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of cardiac condition. However, in view of the fact that the cardiac specialists have had a look at you, I think I would suggest that you have gastritis.
This can sometimes present with the same problems as a cardiac condition.
I would suggest trying proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole 40 mg twice daily for 7 days.
If it helps, a diagnosis of gastritis may be made quite safely. And then you can continue the same medicines till the problem continues.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Could be gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Ho
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would be able to help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of cardiac condition. However, in view of the fact that the cardiac specialists have had a look at you, I think I would suggest that you have gastritis.
This can sometimes present with the same problems as a cardiac condition.
I would suggest trying proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole 40 mg twice daily for 7 days.
If it helps, a diagnosis of gastritis may be made quite safely. And then you can continue the same medicines till the problem continues.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks....I will try this; apart from the fact I saw the cardiologist and the tests came back negative, what are they ways to distinguish whether the issue is cardio or something else ??
Brief Answer:
CAG can be used
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the response.
The best way to rule out a cardiac condition for sure is to get a coronary angiography (CAG). In this we can see the status of the heart directly.
However, I would suggest that you avoid the test. It's an invasive procedure and with normal reports to basic tests, I think you should avoid it.
Clinically it is difficult to differentiate between the two issues.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
CAG can be used
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the response.
The best way to rule out a cardiac condition for sure is to get a coronary angiography (CAG). In this we can see the status of the heart directly.
However, I would suggest that you avoid the test. It's an invasive procedure and with normal reports to basic tests, I think you should avoid it.
Clinically it is difficult to differentiate between the two issues.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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