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What Causes Persistent Chest Pain With Tightness?
Hi Dr,
I'm from Singapore, my son age 18, 1.75m, 65 kg. he has been experienced chest pain (left) /heart pain (?) for the last three years, almost once every month. It’s a very short and sudden pain last for a few seconds. He has gone for a check up last year April at NUH (Cardiology) for ECG, treadmill and scan Test and everything looks normal.
Recently, the pain occurred again and quite often (and also tighness on the left chest) during his military training (all Singaporean son has to serve the national service when reach 18 for two years)
I would like to seek your advice what is the appropriate step to take so that to find out the cause of the pain. Have you come across of any cases like him? Or do you have any specialist to recommend, which specialist shall he seek for the treatment?
I'm from Singapore, my son age 18, 1.75m, 65 kg. he has been experienced chest pain (left) /heart pain (?) for the last three years, almost once every month. It’s a very short and sudden pain last for a few seconds. He has gone for a check up last year April at NUH (Cardiology) for ECG, treadmill and scan Test and everything looks normal.
Recently, the pain occurred again and quite often (and also tighness on the left chest) during his military training (all Singaporean son has to serve the national service when reach 18 for two years)
I would like to seek your advice what is the appropriate step to take so that to find out the cause of the pain. Have you come across of any cases like him? Or do you have any specialist to recommend, which specialist shall he seek for the treatment?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for major heart related diseases because your extensive cardiac work up is normal.
Chest pain and tightness are commonly seen with uncontrolled stress and anxiety.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for major heart related diseases because your extensive cardiac work up is normal.
Chest pain and tightness are commonly seen with uncontrolled stress and anxiety.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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