- Male
- 27 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been having this pinching pain in the middle of my chest, a bit towards the left, for about a year now. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, it's noticeable, especially if I stretch my chest or if I'm pressing something between my hands that puts pressure on my chest. I've had a bunch of ECGs done, but no other heart tests, and I've seen 23 doctors already. None of them think it's heart-related or gave me any meds. What should I do next? Who should I go to for help in Pune?
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take pantocid dsr before breakfasrt for 15 days
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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