Should I Update With Cardiologist For Further Testing Upper Theratic Back Pain And Also Inner Right Sturnum Pain?

Posted on Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Question: Hi dr Sharka question I woke up with some upper theratic back pain and also inner right sturnum pain that comes and goes … my question is do u think this is cardiac … I took my vitals 45 min ago and they were normal 97 oxygen 126/77 88 and kardia ecg said normal sinus rythem .. I had a ecg and echo in June/ July and stress echo in Dec 2021 all Normal accept rare pvc and svt is this cardiac related should I update with cardiologist for further testing

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (14 hours later)

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

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

I don’t think that your symptoms are related to the heart, as there is no change in heart rhythm or blood pressure values.

So, I think that you should focus on your stomach ( possible gastroesophageal reflux) or a back disorder.

For this reason I recommend trying an antiacid. If it helps improve your situation, I would recommend performing a fibrogastroscopy.

Otherwise, I recommend taking acetaminophen for the pain. I recommend performing a cervico- thoracic spine X ray study.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Please let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

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

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (27 hours later)

Hi there
Thank you I did just do a kardia ecg and I know I do have rare pvc after working out I have attached my kardia ecg just wondering if there is anything else I should lol for or if I need to see a cardiologist asap … can I still power walk ?
And do u think my back pain is related to this as is my upper right inner peck muscle thank s

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (22 hours later)

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

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

I think that your symptoms are just musculoskeletal pain or acid reflux.

There is no reason to perform further cardiac tests.
There is nothing to worry about !

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr.Iliri

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