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What Causes Intermittent Throbbing Pain In The Chest?
Posted on
Sat, 5 Nov 2016
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Sat, 5 Nov 2016
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Question : i hve occasional chest throbbing, ,inconsistent in pain level. started last night. did occur through night that i know off but has occurred a few times this morning
Brief Answer:
And ecg is justified to rule out any cardiac event considering your age
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir ,
I am Dr. mody and I would be addressing your concern .
Though the pain you describe is not very characteristic angina pain ,
However considering your age , hypertension, you fall at least in intermediate risk for heart issues .
This risk increases if you are obese , have bad lipids and smoke .
It's justified to Get at least an EKG done to rule out any heart problem .
This can be followed by an Echocardiography and if normal a Stress test to complete a cardiac evaluation.
The blood pressure mentioned should not cause the symptoms of any chest discomfort .
If normal EKG the next probability is because of an stomach related issue or muscular pain .
Let me know if any clarification is needed .
Regards
Dr. Mody
And ecg is justified to rule out any cardiac event considering your age
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir ,
I am Dr. mody and I would be addressing your concern .
Though the pain you describe is not very characteristic angina pain ,
However considering your age , hypertension, you fall at least in intermediate risk for heart issues .
This risk increases if you are obese , have bad lipids and smoke .
It's justified to Get at least an EKG done to rule out any heart problem .
This can be followed by an Echocardiography and if normal a Stress test to complete a cardiac evaluation.
The blood pressure mentioned should not cause the symptoms of any chest discomfort .
If normal EKG the next probability is because of an stomach related issue or muscular pain .
Let me know if any clarification is needed .
Regards
Dr. Mody
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thanks Doctor. Does what i described mean i should go to emergency room and or what progression would mean i need to. I have a cardiologist and planned them this week anyway. Can i wait
Brief Answer:
Do consult emergency room if any below mentioned symptoms are present
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir ,
As I said the pain is not characteristic of angina , So yes waiting can be justified .
However Do consider an urgent evaluation if -
The pain is retrosternal , heaviness like and continues even at rest .
It's occurring at increasing frequency and lasting for longer duration as compared to previous episode .
There is any associated breathlessness
The pain or breathlessness increases when you walk a little or climb stairs or any exertion .
Any sweating or blackout or vomiting.
Regards
Dr. Mody
Do consult emergency room if any below mentioned symptoms are present
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir ,
As I said the pain is not characteristic of angina , So yes waiting can be justified .
However Do consider an urgent evaluation if -
The pain is retrosternal , heaviness like and continues even at rest .
It's occurring at increasing frequency and lasting for longer duration as compared to previous episode .
There is any associated breathlessness
The pain or breathlessness increases when you walk a little or climb stairs or any exertion .
Any sweating or blackout or vomiting.
Regards
Dr. Mody
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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