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What Causes Hollow Feeling Like Sensation Developing In My Chest?

Hi, I ve had a cold for three weeks, nasal drip, cough, and sore throat. I m taking zinc, musninex, and cold calm along with using a neti pot. A hollow feeling seems to be developing in my chest. I m hoping I can get rid of this without having to the doctor (sorry). What do you think is causing it?
posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2014
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Hi welcome to hcm
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Ongoing Myocardial ischemia leading to evolving stroke in the brain.I advise you to get an ECG,2D Echo of your heart,lipid profile,hsCRP,CT brain immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your blood pressure,heart rate immediately.Drugs like clopilet,ecosprin,atorvas,betaloc,pantop,Strocit should be taken to prevent the progression of stroke.Avoid stress and anxiety.Avoid fatty foods,smoking and alcohol.I also advise you to get your BMI measured and reduce weight if you are obese.Also Exercise daily for 30 min.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting will be the procedure of choice.Consult your cardiologist for expert management and follow up.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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What Causes Hollow Feeling Like Sensation Developing In My Chest?

Hi welcome to hcm I understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of Ongoing Myocardial ischemia leading to evolving stroke in the brain.I advise you to get an ECG,2D Echo of your heart,lipid profile,hsCRP,CT brain immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your blood pressure,heart rate immediately.Drugs like clopilet,ecosprin,atorvas,betaloc,pantop,Strocit should be taken to prevent the progression of stroke.Avoid stress and anxiety.Avoid fatty foods,smoking and alcohol.I also advise you to get your BMI measured and reduce weight if you are obese.Also Exercise daily for 30 min.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting will be the procedure of choice.Consult your cardiologist for expert management and follow up. Post your further queries if any, Thank you.