Hi This Is For Dr Sharks I Am Wondering I

Posted on Fri, 27 Sep 2019

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Question : Hi this is for dr sharks I am wondering I have been having these small like shape achy pain across my sternum that comes and goes a very upset stomach no breathing issues no blood pressure issues last checked beginning of aug 110/70 had stress test echo stress test and Holyoke monitor done beginning of July I have not been working out but I do make sure I have more than 10000 steps daily so you think this is cardiac related and should I be concerned

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)

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

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would like to reassure you that your symptoms are not typical of the heart.

In my opinion, these symptoms could be related to costochondritis.

Nothing serious is going on! So just relax and don't worry about it!

I would also recommend taking an antiacid in order to help improve your upset stomach.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

If you have any other options please don't hesitate to ask me again!

Wishing a nice weekend,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 hours later)

Hello thank u I still have the upset stomach and had diarrhea this morning upper stomach hurts and upper back just marking sure this is not cardiac related

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Your symptoms are typical of indigestion or a viral infection of the gastrointestinal system.

So there is no reason to worry about your heart.

I would just recommend taking an antiacid and buscopan for the pain.

Some diet modifications are necessary during these days in order to prevent further diarrhea.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D