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What Causes Tightness In The Chest While Having Diabetes And Leaky Valves?
Hi, when I woke up this morning i had a tight feeling in the center of my upper chest. Feels like squeezing. It is now 4 pm and it still same but I feel it slightly on left side also. When I bend over it hurts, too. My diabetes and triglycerides are out of control. I have minor leaky valves.
Mon, 3 May 2021
Hello,
Your symptoms could be related to acid reflux, considering the fact that bending over triggers the pain. Anyway, considering your past medical history, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes in order to exclude a possible cardiac issue. If these tests result normal, the next step to follow would be performing a fibro-gastroscopy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms could be related to acid reflux, considering the fact that bending over triggers the pain. Anyway, considering your past medical history, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes in order to exclude a possible cardiac issue. If these tests result normal, the next step to follow would be performing a fibro-gastroscopy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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