What Causes Sudden Blow On Back?
Question: I was exercising and felt a large sudden thump on my back..i thought it was my heart
It has happened before out of the blue and no other symptoms
It has happened before out of the blue and no other symptoms
Brief Answer:
needs further investigation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern.
I would advise you to get an EKG and Ultrasound abdomen done , to rule out a cardiovascular issue.
Atypical symptoms can occur with cardiac problems but the nature of your symptoms doesn't indicate a cardiac issue, nevertheless , the heart must be ruled out first.
If the investigations are clear, then its most probably a musculoskeletal problem.
You should go for further workup afterwards in consultation with your doctor including
Echocardiogram
Stress test
Chest X ray
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
Thanks
needs further investigation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern.
I would advise you to get an EKG and Ultrasound abdomen done , to rule out a cardiovascular issue.
Atypical symptoms can occur with cardiac problems but the nature of your symptoms doesn't indicate a cardiac issue, nevertheless , the heart must be ruled out first.
If the investigations are clear, then its most probably a musculoskeletal problem.
You should go for further workup afterwards in consultation with your doctor including
Echocardiogram
Stress test
Chest X ray
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj