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What Can Be Going On Got Chest Pains Like Someone Sitting On Chest?
Posted on
Fri, 11 Sep 2020
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Fri, 11 Sep 2020
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Question : was working today and got chest pains like someone sitting on chest and broke into a drenching sweat just had stress test and echo scan of heart on aug. 3 all normal what can be going on
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms could be suggestive of a musculoskeletal pain, probably a strained muscle.
Do you have chest pain when taking deep breaths or during body movements?
This would indicate a musculoskeletal pain .In such case, Acetaminophen or ibuprofen would help improve your situation.
If this pain persists and it is not modulated by deep breathing or body movements, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms could be suggestive of a musculoskeletal pain, probably a strained muscle.
Do you have chest pain when taking deep breaths or during body movements?
This would indicate a musculoskeletal pain .In such case, Acetaminophen or ibuprofen would help improve your situation.
If this pain persists and it is not modulated by deep breathing or body movements, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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