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Why Am I Feeling Pain On Both Sides Of My Chest Along With A Little Heaviness?
Question: Last weekend I played basketball with my daughter and since then i am feeling pain both side of chest. Pain is more on left side with little heaviness.
I can also feel some gas as i am feeling some coldness inside.
Please suggest.
I can also feel some gas as i am feeling some coldness inside.
Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Get an ecg done and upload
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In this setting, we should rule out the possibility of cardiac pain, although appears to be less likely. So get one ecg done and upload here or get it reported from local doctor. Is there any typical increase in pain on exertion and relieves with rest, if yes then it raises the possibility of cardiac pain.
Was there any possibility of trauma or ball hitting chest, is there any worsening of pain or heaviness on applying pressure over the chest, If yes then it's musculoskeletal and nothing to worry.
The likely cause for the pain is Gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is causing gases and chest heaviness. Do you also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat, these are the other symptoms and may be associated.
You should avoid fatty, oily and spicy diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.
You should get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg or esomiprazole domperidone combination beforebreakfast once a day for a week. If not adequately relieved, then you should add Syr sucral O or gelusil two teaspoon three times a day for a week.
So overall, should get one ecg done and have antacids. Avoid heavy activities till ecg is done.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
Get an ecg done and upload
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In this setting, we should rule out the possibility of cardiac pain, although appears to be less likely. So get one ecg done and upload here or get it reported from local doctor. Is there any typical increase in pain on exertion and relieves with rest, if yes then it raises the possibility of cardiac pain.
Was there any possibility of trauma or ball hitting chest, is there any worsening of pain or heaviness on applying pressure over the chest, If yes then it's musculoskeletal and nothing to worry.
The likely cause for the pain is Gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is causing gases and chest heaviness. Do you also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat, these are the other symptoms and may be associated.
You should avoid fatty, oily and spicy diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.
You should get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg or esomiprazole domperidone combination beforebreakfast once a day for a week. If not adequately relieved, then you should add Syr sucral O or gelusil two teaspoon three times a day for a week.
So overall, should get one ecg done and have antacids. Avoid heavy activities till ecg is done.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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