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Suggest Remedy For Chest Tightness And Pain
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I am a 28yr old active female. For the last year or two I have experienced chest tightness. I also started rock climbing about a year ago. I am not sure if this pain is caused by climbing... but I don't think it's connected. I was anorexic for about 2 yrs. in college. Since then, I have been healthy - no blood pressure issues. I told my primary care physician about his in September, and he attributed my heart pain to muscle issues. I am still having it, however. Also, I recently have had a lot of left shoulder pain (had left elbow tendonitis last year) and my left middle finger has been numb at the tip for about 2 weeks. This could be a pinched nerve, in my opinion, but I'm getting a little concerned since it's all on my left side and I'm still getting this heart pain. Any thoughts?
I am a 28yr old active female. For the last year or two I have experienced chest tightness. I also started rock climbing about a year ago. I am not sure if this pain is caused by climbing... but I don't think it's connected. I was anorexic for about 2 yrs. in college. Since then, I have been healthy - no blood pressure issues. I told my primary care physician about his in September, and he attributed my heart pain to muscle issues. I am still having it, however. Also, I recently have had a lot of left shoulder pain (had left elbow tendonitis last year) and my left middle finger has been numb at the tip for about 2 weeks. This could be a pinched nerve, in my opinion, but I'm getting a little concerned since it's all on my left side and I'm still getting this heart pain. Any thoughts?
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms because left sided chest pain and shoulder discomfort are more associated with heart diseases.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) first.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. But first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms because left sided chest pain and shoulder discomfort are more associated with heart diseases.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) first.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. But first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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