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Suggest Treatment For Frequent And Severe Left-sided Pain In Chest

Hi, From last 3 years I got a problem in the chest and the left hand. I have evaluated many times interms of cardiac but nothing comes up in the report. I mean in terms of heart functions and its size everything is normal. But frequently i get this pain which is very very sever as if i am going to die. my left side chest especially nipple area will be very painful and my left hand will go crazy due to pain. This is very often these day every time i rush for an emergency to hospital they take a ECG and says its not cardiac and things are normal and give me IV injection of painkiller. I have visited many doctors so far start to a general physician, cardiologist,orthopedist and neurologist. Finally the neurologist says that chest and hand are two different things. The pain in chest is due to castochroties and hand is paining due to the strain in the nerves. I am of no clue whom to believe in. I have done 2d eco, tmt test,ANA profile , CT Chest with contrast and MRI spine and cervical. All my test are negative. Can you please help me out to figure out what is the problem and which specialist i have to visit to find a solution.
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain in the chest . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like COPD , bronchitis , acid reflux or angina . As per your query doctors have already ruled out heart problem , so it seems to me that the symptoms are probably due to acid reflux or muscle and bone pain . Broken rib can also cause such pain . You should avoid intake of large meals at a time and take small and frequent meals. You should avoid sleep immediately after having food. Take gelusil after each meal to avoid digestion problem. If there is shortness of breath , dizziness and fatigue then consult cardiologist without any delay . If there is no such symptoms then consult chest specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , blood test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe steroids , antihistamines , antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . For now take steam and do warm saline gargles. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for muscle and bone problem as well as for nerve compression.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Frequent And Severe Left-sided Pain In Chest

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain in the chest . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like COPD , bronchitis , acid reflux or angina . As per your query doctors have already ruled out heart problem , so it seems to me that the symptoms are probably due to acid reflux or muscle and bone pain . Broken rib can also cause such pain . You should avoid intake of large meals at a time and take small and frequent meals. You should avoid sleep immediately after having food. Take gelusil after each meal to avoid digestion problem. If there is shortness of breath , dizziness and fatigue then consult cardiologist without any delay . If there is no such symptoms then consult chest specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , blood test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe steroids , antihistamines , antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . For now take steam and do warm saline gargles. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for muscle and bone problem as well as for nerve compression. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari