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Suggest Treatment For Mild Chest Pain
Hi there,
I have been getting mild chest pains for the last four days, yesterday I phoned NHS 24 and thay advised me to go to the hospital.
I was seen by a pleasant doctor who checked me out quite thoroughly, did an ECG to make sure it wasn't my heart, she thinks it may be esophageal spasm and prescribed me peppermint oil tabs, so far I've only had one and no change.
My chest feels like there is pressure on it, just because the ECG and other checks were ok, can I be sure there isn't an underlying problem that hasn't been picked up, my uncle has a heart condition which wasn't picked up with an ECG.
I have young children to look after and I'm experiencing other health problems such as breathlessness when doing normal activities like chores, I saw my own GP about this months ago and a series of blood tests ruled out anemia, I just want to feel normal again.
Thanks Christine.
I have been getting mild chest pains for the last four days, yesterday I phoned NHS 24 and thay advised me to go to the hospital.
I was seen by a pleasant doctor who checked me out quite thoroughly, did an ECG to make sure it wasn't my heart, she thinks it may be esophageal spasm and prescribed me peppermint oil tabs, so far I've only had one and no change.
My chest feels like there is pressure on it, just because the ECG and other checks were ok, can I be sure there isn't an underlying problem that hasn't been picked up, my uncle has a heart condition which wasn't picked up with an ECG.
I have young children to look after and I'm experiencing other health problems such as breathlessness when doing normal activities like chores, I saw my own GP about this months ago and a series of blood tests ruled out anemia, I just want to feel normal again.
Thanks Christine.
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you are right.
Normal ecg does not always rule out heart diseases.
So if you want to be 100% sure that this pain is not heart related then you should get done 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause chest pain, pressure and breathing difficulty.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you are right.
Normal ecg does not always rule out heart diseases.
So if you want to be 100% sure that this pain is not heart related then you should get done 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause chest pain, pressure and breathing difficulty.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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