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What Does Upper Back Pain And Chest Dullness Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015

Question: Upper back pain and a feeling of dullness in my chest

Answered by Dr. Goswami Debopom (3 minutes later)

Hello.

I would suggest you to take tab Hifenac SR along with tablet ranitidine .
Get a chest XRay done and an EKG done.

Write back to us.
Do not worry much.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Goswami Debopom (4 minutes later)

I am on holiday - could this be a sign of anxiety? Also i am on ramipril and amlodipine for bp

Answered by Dr. Goswami Debopom (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes there are chances of these being signs of anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thank you for writing back to us. I can understand your concern.

Anxiety itself is an illness which can present as pain in the back, chest pain,breathlessness , stomach ache, trembling legs, sweaty palms and can even get increased heart rate.

I would suggest you to
- not to be so anxious
- continue Ramipril and amlodipine
- if the back pain does not subside, I would start tablet Hifenac SR and tablet ranitidine
- practice relaxation techniques like consciously breathing in and out for 5 minutes a day. This will help you to relax

If you experience any chest pain or excessive breathlessness or palpitations visit ER to get an EKG done.

For the time being Enjoy the holiday.

Have a nice day.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj