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What Causes Chest Pain, Nausea, Lightheadedness And Extreme Weakness?
Hi, I have been having chest pain for three weeks now, the pain comes unexpectedly between five to ten times a day, the pain starts small then get big, it gets really painful to the point that I can t move, and then it just goes away. Today I woke up feeling the pain, nausea, light headed and extremely weak. What is going on with me? I just recently moved to the U.S and don t have insurance yet, so I can t afford to go to a hospital. Please let me know what could be wrong with me.. I appreciate it
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hi,
You have not mentioned anything about your previous medical history; however, weakness, associated with chest pain & lightheartedness is indicative of developing CAD. Patients often confuse heartburn with chest pain, chest pain causes breathlessness or chest tightness (Angina) while heartburn causes bloating, belching & can be reduced with antacids & PPI's, Pantoprazole - 40. Take PPI's, avoid constipation & increase fiber content in your diet. Do regular exercise, maintain healthy weight, avoid smoking/alcohol, avoid red meat, oily junk food.
If you experience the same symptoms, visit ER (Get Lipid function/Stress tests, ECG, Imaging tests, etc. done to rule out any developing CAD). CHD is the major cause of heart attacks(clogging of the coronary artery with Triglycerides & Cholesterol). Try to reduce triglyceride & cholesterol level in your blood by switching over to healthy eating (healthy heart diet) & healthy lifestyle. Manage stress, take adequate sleep.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
You have not mentioned anything about your previous medical history; however, weakness, associated with chest pain & lightheartedness is indicative of developing CAD. Patients often confuse heartburn with chest pain, chest pain causes breathlessness or chest tightness (Angina) while heartburn causes bloating, belching & can be reduced with antacids & PPI's, Pantoprazole - 40. Take PPI's, avoid constipation & increase fiber content in your diet. Do regular exercise, maintain healthy weight, avoid smoking/alcohol, avoid red meat, oily junk food.
If you experience the same symptoms, visit ER (Get Lipid function/Stress tests, ECG, Imaging tests, etc. done to rule out any developing CAD). CHD is the major cause of heart attacks(clogging of the coronary artery with Triglycerides & Cholesterol). Try to reduce triglyceride & cholesterol level in your blood by switching over to healthy eating (healthy heart diet) & healthy lifestyle. Manage stress, take adequate sleep.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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