Hello Dr Sharka ... I Just Wanted To Touch Base

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 2018

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Question : Hello dr Sharka ... I just wanted to touch base as I am having aches in upper sturnum and peak areas as well as upper mid back feel it more when I sit no shortness of breath no neasea or dizziness neck hurts as well just making sure this is not cardiac related what do you recommend

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thank you for asking on Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would explain that y
your symptoms do not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders.

Is the pain triggered by deep breathing or body movements? Is it tender to touch? These characteristics would indicate a musculoskeletal pain.

Besides all your recent cardiac tests have shown a normal heart structure and function.

So try to relax and don't worry about it!

I would just recommend taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen and using warm packs locally to help with the pain.

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Wishing good health,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (21 hours later)

Hi thank you my last question I had sneezed and after that sneeze I felt like a spasm in the heart area not sure if it wa muscle around it spasmonh or my heart ... no pain or shortness of breath or anything

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Regarding your concern, I would reasure you that the pain after sneezing is not related to the heart.

It seems to be related to a muscle pain, probably due to the pressure on the chest while sneezing.

So there is nothing to worry about!

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

Hi thank u one last question I finished working out and I notice that when I move a certain way or touch certain places on my chest it hurts I am pretty sure this is my Costo just wanting to make sure it is not cardiac again no shortness of breath what do you recommend if it is not cardiac

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not related to the heart.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Your symptoms are typical of chostochondritis.

So, just relax and don't worry about it!

There is nothing to worry about your heart!

I recommend taking acetaminophen for the pain and using some warm packs locally.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar