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Suggest Remedy For Chest Pain And High Heart Rate
Question: I'm having slight chest pains, nothing horible but definitely noticeable. I have been taking my blood pressure which seems OK, 125/83, but my heart rate is fairly high. Over 125bpm
Should I go to the ER? I do not have good insurance and I am not looking to spend money for no reason
I am a 37 male, in decent shape. 5'10" 185lbs but have been under a lot of stress during the last 6 months.
Should I go to the ER? I do not have good insurance and I am not looking to spend money for no reason
I am a 37 male, in decent shape. 5'10" 185lbs but have been under a lot of stress during the last 6 months.
Brief Answer:
Most likely related to stress and anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome.
I have read your history carefully.
The symptoms seem to be related to stress or anxiety.
I would advise empiric treatment first including a PPI such as esomeprazole and a prokinetic such as itopride or metoclopramide for dealing with dyspepsia and GERD. Also a low dose propranolol for the increased heart rate.
Most likely your symptoms should subside.
If your condition remains the same or gets worse for example if you develop
a more severe chest pain
shortness of breath
confusion
then you would definitely require an E.R visit to rule out any serious cause.
let me know if you have any query
if not, please close the conversation and rate the answer.
thanx
Most likely related to stress and anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome.
I have read your history carefully.
The symptoms seem to be related to stress or anxiety.
I would advise empiric treatment first including a PPI such as esomeprazole and a prokinetic such as itopride or metoclopramide for dealing with dyspepsia and GERD. Also a low dose propranolol for the increased heart rate.
Most likely your symptoms should subside.
If your condition remains the same or gets worse for example if you develop
a more severe chest pain
shortness of breath
confusion
then you would definitely require an E.R visit to rule out any serious cause.
let me know if you have any query
if not, please close the conversation and rate the answer.
thanx
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