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What Causes Chest Pain And Tightness During Exercising?

I am a 48-year-old female who exercises regularly. However, during exercise on exertion only, I experience severe chest pain/tightness that radiates down my left arm into my wrist. I have to stop exercising, breath slow for it to subside. I also experience occasional palpitations (any any given time) that feels like an "air-bubble" coming up and I have to cough to get the "normal" feeling back? I have jhistory of pneumothoraces & pericardial cysts (resection surgery 1x). No sure if all related or cardiac related?
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Hi,

History is very much suggestive of heart disease. You will need evaluation for the same. Get your ECG done, you will need tmt, echo. Also get your lipid profile and sugars tested. Till then you should avoid heavy activities, have your BP checked, healthy diet, avoid high fat and calorie diet. Also avoid smoking and alcohol if any.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode


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What Causes Chest Pain And Tightness During Exercising?

Hi, History is very much suggestive of heart disease. You will need evaluation for the same. Get your ECG done, you will need tmt, echo. Also get your lipid profile and sugars tested. Till then you should avoid heavy activities, have your BP checked, healthy diet, avoid high fat and calorie diet. Also avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode