Question 1

I'm having this recurring pain in my left hand that comes and goes. I got an ECG, and it came out normal. I had a full body check-up at the end of September, and everything seemed fine, except they said I had a vitamin D and B12 deficiency and low hemoglobin. I'm also feeling this tightness on my left side of the chest, kind of near the shoulder. I've been dealing with acidity since May till August. With all these symptoms, I'm wondering if this could be related to acidity, or should I be worried about a heart problem? I'm currently taking Ambulax and Serlift once a day. What do you think might be going on here?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you may be experiencing musculoskeletal pain or nerve-related pain in your left hand, possibly related to the tightness in your chest near the shoulder. Since your ECG is normal and you have a history of acidity, it is less likely to be a heart problem. The pain could be related to the vitamin deficiencies and low hemoglobin levels. To help with the pain and tightness, you can try taking a pain reliever like Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed. Additionally, you can apply a topical pain relief cream like Volini gel on the affected area. For your acidity, continue taking Ambulax as prescribed. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, it is advisable to consult with a doctor for further evaluation and management.

Question 2

I'm dealing with diastolic dysfunction grade 1 and sinus tachycardia and I've been having episodes of chest pain on and off. Sometimes I can't sleep throughout the night because of it. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Consult your cardiologist to discuss

Question 3

I'm experiencing some pain in my shoulder and arm, and it seems to be affecting the left side of my chest too. It's making it a bit hard to breathe. My current weight is 68 kg. Can you help me figure out what this might be?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of a heart condition. The combination of pain in the left shoulder, arm, and chest, along with breathing problems, could be indicative of a heart issue. One common condition that presents with these symptoms is angina. I recommend you to take Aspirin 325mg immediately and call emergency services. It is important to seek medical attention promptly in such cases.

I've been having trouble sleeping lately because I'm experiencing shortness of breath and a rapid heartbeat at night. I also feel really weak. What could be causing these symptoms?

try exercising and reduce your stress levels

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I'm dealing with diastolic dysfunction grade 1 and sinus tachycardia and I've been having episodes of chest pain on and off. Sometimes I can't sleep throughout the night because of it. What should I do?

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