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Can Cardiomegaly With Pain Be Due To High Cholesterol And Thyroid Levels?
hi doc,
My x-ray report indicates Mild cardiomegaly. I am 41 years old. I have been having a squeezing pain in my heart that lasts for 5 -10 seconds in the last 2 months. A lipid profile test done earlier in the week also shows very high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Now I hv a sharp pain in the left side of my chest which comes and goes in matter of hours. I'm cold intolerant for 2 years running. Thyriod test indicate high FT3 and FT4. Is there any linking line btw high cholesterol, mild cardiomegaly, thyroid result and the squeezing pains?
My x-ray report indicates Mild cardiomegaly. I am 41 years old. I have been having a squeezing pain in my heart that lasts for 5 -10 seconds in the last 2 months. A lipid profile test done earlier in the week also shows very high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Now I hv a sharp pain in the left side of my chest which comes and goes in matter of hours. I'm cold intolerant for 2 years running. Thyriod test indicate high FT3 and FT4. Is there any linking line btw high cholesterol, mild cardiomegaly, thyroid result and the squeezing pains?
Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Hello,
First diagnosis of cardiomegaly on x ray is not very accurate, many times this is artifact on x ray and diagnosis turns wrong. It should always be confirmed on echo. So it's not wise to comment on cardiomegaly at this point. Any high thyroid hormones can cause cardiomegaly, but you would be symptomatic.
Secondly chest pain you are describing doesn't sound like cardiac it's more like of acidity and reflux disease, you should have some antacid and avoid spicy, oily food. High cholesterol is common problem and it's mostly due to combination of genetic and dietary factors, and needs diet modification and medicine like Atorvastatin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
First diagnosis of cardiomegaly on x ray is not very accurate, many times this is artifact on x ray and diagnosis turns wrong. It should always be confirmed on echo. So it's not wise to comment on cardiomegaly at this point. Any high thyroid hormones can cause cardiomegaly, but you would be symptomatic.
Secondly chest pain you are describing doesn't sound like cardiac it's more like of acidity and reflux disease, you should have some antacid and avoid spicy, oily food. High cholesterol is common problem and it's mostly due to combination of genetic and dietary factors, and needs diet modification and medicine like Atorvastatin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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