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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain Radiating Through The Shoulders

I am having pain on the left side of my neck, some chest pain and pain in my upper left back? Are these signs of a heart attack? I m a 44 year old woman, normally in good health. I have been sick with a bad cough, sore throat and headache for about a week now. I have 3 children, all of whom have been sick with everything from strep to bronchiolitis in the past few weeks so I m also just run down and sleep deprived.
Wed, 17 Feb 2016
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Hi...

Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC...

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...

Chest pain can make you wonder if you’re having a heart attack. But it can also be one of the many common symptoms of acid reflux. Chest discomfort that’s related to gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often referred to as non-cardiac chest pain.

You can understanding Chest Pain:
•Gastro esophageal reflux disease is often sharp. Usually more local. May actually be at one point. Usually occurs “out of the blue”. “Heart burn” may come after eating, especially fried foods. May come and go very quickly, fleeting, just a few seconds or it may last several hours. Exertion or exercise may actually stop this pain.
•Cardiac pain feels “deep” rather than superficial. Often very hard to describe. Diffuse. May be in the chest. May also radiate to throat, jaw, or even arms and back .Pain is usually preceded by exertion .Usually lasts as long as exertion, but rapidly declines when you stop or reduce exertion.

Chest pain should be taken seriously. So I will advise you should consult with a doctor.

Hope this answers your question. If you have any additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your question.
Thanks & Regards,
Dr.Shiwani
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain Radiating Through The Shoulders

Hi... Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC... I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... Chest pain can make you wonder if you’re having a heart attack. But it can also be one of the many common symptoms of acid reflux. Chest discomfort that’s related to gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often referred to as non-cardiac chest pain. You can understanding Chest Pain: •Gastro esophageal reflux disease is often sharp. Usually more local. May actually be at one point. Usually occurs “out of the blue”. “Heart burn” may come after eating, especially fried foods. May come and go very quickly, fleeting, just a few seconds or it may last several hours. Exertion or exercise may actually stop this pain. •Cardiac pain feels “deep” rather than superficial. Often very hard to describe. Diffuse. May be in the chest. May also radiate to throat, jaw, or even arms and back .Pain is usually preceded by exertion .Usually lasts as long as exertion, but rapidly declines when you stop or reduce exertion. Chest pain should be taken seriously. So I will advise you should consult with a doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have any additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your question. Thanks & Regards, Dr.Shiwani