Question 1

I'm having chest pain that's really concerning me. When I press the center of my chest with my finger, it hurts, and sometimes I feel pain on the left and right sides too, but other times there's no pain at all. Even when I cough, it's like the pain flares up in my chest. Lately, I've also been experiencing some back pain. I have had diabetes for the past 10 years and have been on Novamix 30 insulin. Could you suggest any medication or remedies for relief?

Accepted Answer

do chest xray

Question 2

I've been experiencing some discomfort and I'm really concerned. I'm a 23-year-old male and since January, I've had some pain in my right and left chest, as well as below my ribs. I tried taking medication for acidity at first. I noticed my heart rate is around 65 bpm while sitting but jumps to 90-100 bpm when I stand. This got me worried so I went to the hospital where my BP was 11090. The ECG came back normal, but the doctor suggested a 2D echo test. I've attached the results. I was on esomacD 40mg and etizola beta 0.25mg until the end of February, which seemed to help reduce the chest pain and occasional racing heartbeats. Today though, while resting, I felt a brief pain for about 3 seconds in the middle of my ribs on the left bottom side. My pulse was normal then. Could this be a sign of a heart attack or is there any risk involved?

Accepted Answer

Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that the symptoms you are experiencing are indicative of a heart attack. The normal ECG results and the improvement in chest pains and heart rate with the medications you were prescribed suggest that your symptoms may be related to other factors such as acid reflux or anxiety. Since you have already undergone medical evaluation including an ECG and 2D echo test, it is important to continue following up with your healthcare provider for further assessment and management. To address the occasional racing heart rate, you can consider taking Metoprolol 25mg once daily as prescribed by your doctor. Additionally, for acid reflux symptoms, you can continue using Esomac-D 40mg once daily before breakfast. If you experience any new or worsening symptoms, especially chest pain that radiates to your arm, jaw, or back, along with shortness of breath, dizziness, or nausea, seek immediate medical attention. Regular follow-up with your healthcare provider is essential to monitor your condition and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

Question 3

Can an angiogram lead to cardiac instability? What might happen to other parts of the body if the heart becomes unstable? Could it cause things like clumping of the intestines, severe stomach pain, or nausea? Just trying to understand the possible effects, you know?

Accepted Answer

Angiogram is a diagnostic procedure that involves injecting a contrast dye into the blood vessels to visualize the heart's blood flow. While rare, there is a small risk of cardiac instability during an angiogram, which may include irregular heartbeats or changes in blood pressure.  Cardiac instability can lead to decreased blood flow to other organs, potentially causing symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain. In severe cases, it can result in organ damage or failure. Will it cause clumping of intestine, severe stomach pain, nausea, etc.? Cardiac instability itself is unlikely to cause clumping of the intestine, severe stomach pain, or nausea. However, if there are complications during or after the angiogram procedure, such as a reaction to the contrast dye or a blood clot formation, it may indirectly affect the gastrointestinal system and lead to symptoms like abdominal pain or nausea. If you experience any unusual symptoms after an angiogram, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.

I recently had a TMT and an ECG done, and the ECG is attached for reference. The TMT report mentioned no ischemia, but I'm still getting some random chest pains, especially when I'm lost in thought. I've been given an antacid for it. How long is the TMT result considered valid?

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Can an angiogram lead to cardiac instability? What might happen to other parts of the body if the heart becomes unstable? Could it cause things like clumping of the intestines, severe stomach pain, or nausea? Just trying to understand the possible effects, you know?

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