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Suggest Treatment For Heaviness In Chest

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Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014
Question: Have had a feeling of heaviness in my chest for quite a few months. It doesn't hurt to breathe but it feels like it is heavy. I get tightness in my back (upper ribcage area) and am winded very easily. Walking up a short flight of stairs makes me feel like I just ran a mile. I am not overweight and my blood pressure is normal to low.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Clinical examination & investigations will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

After reading your post, I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. ECG.
2. Endoscopy.
3. 2D Echocardiography.

Antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg will help if your symptoms are due to gastritis.
Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the investigations.

I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.


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Suggest Treatment For Heaviness In Chest

Brief Answer: Clinical examination & investigations will help. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated. Following investigations may be helpful :- 1. ECG. 2. Endoscopy. 3. 2D Echocardiography. Antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg will help if your symptoms are due to gastritis. Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the investigations. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.