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What Causes Pain And Pressure In Chest Radiating To The Throat?

My significant other/ 57 year old white male had 11 teeth/teeth fragments removed 03/08/2016. He was conscious during the procedure. He woke up yesterday with pain and pressure in his upper chest that radiates into his throat. He has continued to work at his part time physically demanding job at Home Depot. He worked a four hour shift yesterday and a four hour shift today. He is experiencing some fatigue and occasional dizziness. He has smoked for most of his life. He takes medication. His medications include omeprazole for an esophageal ring, lisinopril for hypertension, and fluoxetine as he is a recovering alcoholic for two years. He has been taking ibuprofen since the oral surgery because that is what the dentist recommended. Dosage is 4 OTC ibuprofen every 4 hours, though he does not always take it that often. He takes a multiple vitamin for 50+ year olds daily. He has been able to consume a mostly balanced diet of soft foods and nutritional drinks. He did not mention the chest and throat pain and pressure during his appointment with the dentist yesterday morning, but was told that he is now free of infection despite several impacted teeth prior to the procedure. He experienced tooth pain and sensitivity to hot and cold for several months prior. He receives his routine medical care at a veterans outpatient clinic. Should be contact his primary physician?
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain and pressure in chest radiating to the throat it could be due to inflammation of tonsils , viral pharyngitis , chest infection or acid reflux. Need not to worry. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should take warm water sip by sip. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and get it examined. Start treatment after proper prescription. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist for chest infection or gastroenterologist for acid reflux .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And Pressure In Chest Radiating To The Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain and pressure in chest radiating to the throat it could be due to inflammation of tonsils , viral pharyngitis , chest infection or acid reflux. Need not to worry. You should avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges and do warm saline gargles. You should take warm water sip by sip. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood and throat swab test done and get it examined. Start treatment after proper prescription. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist for chest infection or gastroenterologist for acid reflux . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari