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What Causes Pain In The Chest After Smoking?

Hello. I have been having chest pains for a while now. I am a light smoker and the pain seems to be more frequent after I smoke. However, I have gone days without smoking and the pain still lingers. It isn t constant, usually. Today, it has been hurting all day. The pain is a sharp and stabbing pain and is localized around the area of my heart. What could be wrong? Heart damage from smoking? Pleurisy? Costochondritis? Pericarditis?
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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It can be heart problem such as angina or gastro esophageal reflux. Smoking can cause blood vessel constriction of heart causing pain. This is due to nicotine of cigarette. Gastro-esophageal reflux due to smoking can also cause chest pain. These are possible causes of pain in chest due to smoking. Chest pain is a serious condition. You should not ignore it because it may lead to heart attack and smoking is known for this effect.
Advice
1.     Stop smoking with immediate effect. You can take help from de-addiction center of your locality
2.     Omeprazole 20 mg per oral in empty stomach for 15 days
3.     Avoid strenuous physical activity
4.     Avoid alcohol and caffeine also
5.     Investigations
a.     Electrocardiogram (ECG)
b.     Tread mill test
For interpretation of report, consult a cardiologist. You can write the report on this HealthCare magic portal too.
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
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What Causes Pain In The Chest After Smoking?

It can be heart problem such as angina or gastro esophageal reflux. Smoking can cause blood vessel constriction of heart causing pain. This is due to nicotine of cigarette. Gastro-esophageal reflux due to smoking can also cause chest pain. These are possible causes of pain in chest due to smoking. Chest pain is a serious condition. You should not ignore it because it may lead to heart attack and smoking is known for this effect. Advice 1. Stop smoking with immediate effect. You can take help from de-addiction center of your locality 2. Omeprazole 20 mg per oral in empty stomach for 15 days 3. Avoid strenuous physical activity 4. Avoid alcohol and caffeine also 5. Investigations a. Electrocardiogram (ECG) b. Tread mill test For interpretation of report, consult a cardiologist. You can write the report on this HealthCare magic portal too. I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks