What Causes Heaviness And Pain In The Chest?

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016

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Question : From last 2-3 months I feel heaviness/ light pain near my chest. It usually happen during mid morning & mid afternoon.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get an investigation done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
If the symptom is persisting since long time then i suggest you to get a through physical examination done by a local physician along with chest x- Ray and Echocardiogram.

Is this you are getting after having food or before having food.

Get back as early as possible.
Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (21 minutes later)

Thanks Dr. Nagamani,

Couple of months back I casually consulted my family doctor & also got my chest X-ray. The report was normal. He said it is normal gastric issue. But apart from this issue I feel normal.

I am getting it around 10am- 1pm and/or 4pm to 7 pm. It's not regular but almost 3-4 times a week.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gastritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXXX
Thanks for the follow up.
If the chest X ray is fine then i feel it is because of gastritis. You can try a course of TAB. Rabekind 1 tablet 2 times daily for 5 days before food.

Any query do follow up.
Take care.

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