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What Causes Pressure In The Chest Extending To The Jaw?
I have, for 20 years, gotten occasional chest pressure/discomfort extending up into the jaw. This can occur when I have been lying in bed for an hour or when I am going for a walk. Many tests have been done to determine if it is related to my heart; negative. I was prescribed omeprazole which I am not certain is very helpful. Input please. Thank you.
Mon, 2 May 2016
Hello,
I can understand your concern. Chest pain which radiates to the jaw can occur most commonly due to heart problems or digestive problems. These both problems are ruled out for you.
Now, two remaining reasons could be bone/muscle pain or lung problem. You can try taking muscle relaxant medicine Paracetamol 500 mg + Chlorzoxazone 250 mg + Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg (Dan - MR) twice a day for five days. You can also apply hot compresses and local Diclofenac gel (Volini) to the area. If you find relief with this, then the cause is muscular only.
If you do not find relief in 5 days, you should visit a pulmonologist to look for lung problems a s a cause of the pain in shoulder.
I hope this information helps. Thanks you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your concern. I wish you feel better soon!
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I can understand your concern. Chest pain which radiates to the jaw can occur most commonly due to heart problems or digestive problems. These both problems are ruled out for you.
Now, two remaining reasons could be bone/muscle pain or lung problem. You can try taking muscle relaxant medicine Paracetamol 500 mg + Chlorzoxazone 250 mg + Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg (Dan - MR) twice a day for five days. You can also apply hot compresses and local Diclofenac gel (Volini) to the area. If you find relief with this, then the cause is muscular only.
If you do not find relief in 5 days, you should visit a pulmonologist to look for lung problems a s a cause of the pain in shoulder.
I hope this information helps. Thanks you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your concern. I wish you feel better soon!
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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