Hi,I am Dr. Prabhakar Koregol (Cardiologist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Causes Pinching Feeling In Chest With Stomach Upset While On Hydrochlorothiazide Medication?
Hi...last night as I was sitting I experienced a pinching sharp feeling in my chest (mostly the right side) then my jaw started hurting (lower) and I sort of salivating a little (almost like it feels when you are experiencing stomach upset). I recently started taking a very low dosage of hydrochlorothiazide. I am going back to my doctor on the 12th to see how my potassium levels are. Should I be concerned or is this just a response to the new medication?
Hi welcome to HCM. Any sharp pain in the chest has to be carefully addressed for coronary ischemia since it needs prompt management.I advise you to have a baseline ecg and 2 dimensional echo of your heart to detect any wall motion abnormalities.Serum potassium levels have to be checked as hydrochlorothiazide is known to lose potassium in urine.Potassium sparing diuretics like spironolactone will help to prevent potassium loss.Consult your cardiologist for further care. Thank you
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Causes Pinching Feeling In Chest With Stomach Upset While On Hydrochlorothiazide Medication?
Hi welcome to HCM. Any sharp pain in the chest has to be carefully addressed for coronary ischemia since it needs prompt management.I advise you to have a baseline ecg and 2 dimensional echo of your heart to detect any wall motion abnormalities.Serum potassium levels have to be checked as hydrochlorothiazide is known to lose potassium in urine.Potassium sparing diuretics like spironolactone will help to prevent potassium loss.Consult your cardiologist for further care. Thank you