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What Causes Severe Chest Pain?
Question: I am only 28 years old and I am experiencing middle of my chest pain. It feels as though someone has punched me in the chest. It does ease a little when I lay on my right side, but is still constantly there. Research just tells me I'm having a heart attack, but I don't think that could be correct.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that considering your age and female gender it's highly unlikely to have a heart attack as female's have hormonal protection till menopause.
However we cannot ignore the symptoms and to be sure we need to take few basic tests like an
1.ECG
2.Echocardiography
3. Chest xray
As these tests will help to evaluate other possible causes of this type of chest pain like pleurisy, pericarditis etc.
So its highly advisable that you should personally consult a cardiologist for thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis.
I hope this information will be helpful.
Kind regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that considering your age and female gender it's highly unlikely to have a heart attack as female's have hormonal protection till menopause.
However we cannot ignore the symptoms and to be sure we need to take few basic tests like an
1.ECG
2.Echocardiography
3. Chest xray
As these tests will help to evaluate other possible causes of this type of chest pain like pleurisy, pericarditis etc.
So its highly advisable that you should personally consult a cardiologist for thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis.
I hope this information will be helpful.
Kind regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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