I Seem To Be Having Upper Stomach Issues As Well As Pain In The Sturnum

Posted on Sat, 27 Feb 2021

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Question : Hello I am back here for some additional advice,so I seem to be having upper stomach issues as well as pain in the sturnum. As u are aware I had a ecg stress echo holtor all ok other than trace mvp which I am told is nothing to worry about My blood pressure and oxygen levels are good as well as my heart rate is good the only other symptom is that I feel full and gassy I am wondering if this is cardiac related I have attached a picture picture of where I feel the pain

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello

Hello Tdifon

Yes I am aware of your condition and after reviewing the image and your query I would like to tell you that it seems more of a costochondritis type of discomfort rather than anything related to heart.

You can simply avoid and heavy activity for few days, take good protein diet and a mild pain killer on SOS basis. This will resolve the issue.

Kind Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (33 hours later)

Hello
So this morning I have the upper chest ache blood pressure oxygen heart rate all good tests from July all ok question should I be worried it is cardiac and if not what workout can I do for costochondritis should I ask my gp for further cardiac tests

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
Pain or discomfort in costochondritis needs rest and no workout. Take rest with hot fomentation and good protein diet for a week. If the discomfort persists then consult a GP and also get an Ecg done that time.

Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj