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What Causes Mild Pain And Pressure In Chest?

I have been experiencing mild pain and pressure in the area of my heart since yesterday evening. I was quite uncomfortable sleeping on my side, not so much when I stretched out on my stomach. The pain is slight when I m sitting, but I can almost feel my heart bouncing when I walk. I have COPD, but am not having difficulty breathing, but might be a little congested. It doesn t feel like pleurisy. I did have some mild flu-like symptoms several days ago. Is this a heart thing or just congestion resulting from the flu?
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have mild pain and pressure in chest . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like heart attack , angina , acid reflux , disorders of the esophagus , viral bronchitis , bruised ribs , sore muscles and panic attack . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition and for test like troponin t test , TMT , complete blood profile and check vitals . Doctor may prescribe isosorbid nitrate , betablockers , frusamide , sedatives and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for acid reflux or chest specialist for chest problem . For now take proper rest , take light and non spicy food and do not exert your body . Do not lift heavy object by bending forward and apply warm compresses on chest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Mild Pain And Pressure In Chest?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have mild pain and pressure in chest . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like heart attack , angina , acid reflux , disorders of the esophagus , viral bronchitis , bruised ribs , sore muscles and panic attack . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition and for test like troponin t test , TMT , complete blood profile and check vitals . Doctor may prescribe isosorbid nitrate , betablockers , frusamide , sedatives and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for acid reflux or chest specialist for chest problem . For now take proper rest , take light and non spicy food and do not exert your body . Do not lift heavy object by bending forward and apply warm compresses on chest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari