Suggest Treatment For Stabbing Pain In The Chest

Posted on Sun, 7 Aug 2016

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Question : i am constantly getting a stabbing burning pain in the center lower chest that only goes away with air conditioner air and seems to finally be relieved once i urinate

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on the description of the chest pain/discomfort, it's most likely related to GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

However, a cardiac cause should be ruled out conclusively especially with respect to the recurrence of the pain. Prinzmetal angina and ischemic heart disease should be looked for. An ekg and ETT (Exercise tolerance test ) can be advised in this regard after due consultation with your doctor. If the cardiac investigation is normal then PPIs can be advised to counter GI causes.

Please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr. M.S Khalil

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