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What Causes Discomfort In The Left Side Of Chest?
Question: I am a 63 year old male that is having discomfort on the left side of my chest. This discomfort at times will radiate to my left nipple. Also at times I will experience a type of "fluttering" from my heart(?) that will leave me short breathed and a minor difficulty in swallowing. All of this occurs within under 30 seconds once up to several times a day.
I have high blood pressure and, reflux, high cholesterol and anxiety; all being treated successfully with medication. Appreciate any help you give me on this matter.
I have high blood pressure and, reflux, high cholesterol and anxiety; all being treated successfully with medication. Appreciate any help you give me on this matter.
Brief Answer:
Arrhythmia is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Studying your history, i would keep a possibility of Cardiac Arrhythmia's on the top.
This is because of your advancing age and presence of Hypertension and High Cholesterol.
Second possibility i would keep Anxiety related chest discomfort, that might also have precipitated acid reflux. But since you are saying that they are well controlled, then this possibility is low.
My sincere advise for you is to get an ECG done, that is the first line important investigation.
Get it done and attach the ECG.
Do try to feel your pulse during the times of flutter, if that is irregular, then it indicates arrhythmia.
A holter might also be required if you have only intermittent episodes.
Hope this helps you.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Arrhythmia is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Studying your history, i would keep a possibility of Cardiac Arrhythmia's on the top.
This is because of your advancing age and presence of Hypertension and High Cholesterol.
Second possibility i would keep Anxiety related chest discomfort, that might also have precipitated acid reflux. But since you are saying that they are well controlled, then this possibility is low.
My sincere advise for you is to get an ECG done, that is the first line important investigation.
Get it done and attach the ECG.
Do try to feel your pulse during the times of flutter, if that is irregular, then it indicates arrhythmia.
A holter might also be required if you have only intermittent episodes.
Hope this helps you.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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