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What Causes Mild Pain On The Right Side Of Chest?
Question: Hello, I am having mild right in the center chest pain dull ache it is annoying since yesterday sometimes off mostly on. I have noticed before when I get very stressed I get this. and I also feel the dull pain at times on my back. I called my primary care Dr. she said because of my family history to go to the ER asap. I took my BP and it is normal 123/75 with the normal high pulse rate 90 I had been walking into my home from my car and took it standing up. I have an appt. with cariologist in 2 wks. I am wanting to wait if it gets worse then go to the ER or should I go now? :(
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Is pain persistent or episodic?
2. Does it radiate to left arm or jaw?
3. any history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other disease?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. any family history of heart problem or other illness?
6. does pain occur after doing some work or lifting heavy object? of it persists at rest as well?
7. any other complaint that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Is pain persistent or episodic?
2. Does it radiate to left arm or jaw?
3. any history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other disease?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. any family history of heart problem or other illness?
6. does pain occur after doing some work or lifting heavy object? of it persists at rest as well?
7. any other complaint that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My answers to questions from you Dr. Rauf:
1. I am having brief periods where I do not feel it at all. I love to walk and climb the stairs at work it does not effect the pain any different today. I have had the pain before with alot of stress, and when I do not let stress bother me I am fine. Yesterday I had alot of stress at work and that is when it began.
2. no radiate to arem or jaw. I did occasionally feel the dull pain in my back.
3. I have been treated with medication for high blood pressure for 15 years
4. I am on Valsartan 320mg 1 daily, thyroid med. Levothyroxin 112mcg per day, Singular 1mg per day
5. Family history of diabetes, heart attack my brother had 5 bypass surgery at age 38, strokes my mother died from a stroke at 38 yrs. old
6. Same dull aching kind of tightening discomfort pain in center of chest at all times no matter what I do if I sit or am standing talking it gets better somewhat or stops for a little while.
7. I took an asprin and it feels much better now. I called the cardiologist office they can not see me until 2 wks.
I have had this dull aching tightening discomfort in the center of my chest before during heavy stress at work about 4 years ago I went to have a stress test at the cardiologist office and they said I was okay.
I had not had this much stress in a long time at least a year, but the discomfort did return with the heavy stress.
Should I wait and if the pain gets worse got to the ER or Go as soon as possible any way?
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1. I am having brief periods where I do not feel it at all. I love to walk and climb the stairs at work it does not effect the pain any different today. I have had the pain before with alot of stress, and when I do not let stress bother me I am fine. Yesterday I had alot of stress at work and that is when it began.
2. no radiate to arem or jaw. I did occasionally feel the dull pain in my back.
3. I have been treated with medication for high blood pressure for 15 years
4. I am on Valsartan 320mg 1 daily, thyroid med. Levothyroxin 112mcg per day, Singular 1mg per day
5. Family history of diabetes, heart attack my brother had 5 bypass surgery at age 38, strokes my mother died from a stroke at 38 yrs. old
6. Same dull aching kind of tightening discomfort pain in center of chest at all times no matter what I do if I sit or am standing talking it gets better somewhat or stops for a little while.
7. I took an asprin and it feels much better now. I called the cardiologist office they can not see me until 2 wks.
I have had this dull aching tightening discomfort in the center of my chest before during heavy stress at work about 4 years ago I went to have a stress test at the cardiologist office and they said I was okay.
I had not had this much stress in a long time at least a year, but the discomfort did return with the heavy stress.
Should I wait and if the pain gets worse got to the ER or Go as soon as possible any way?
and
Brief Answer:
most probably muscular pain
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. As you previously been cleared for heart problem so there is possibility that pain was muscular in nature. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- naproxen thrice a day for 5 days
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- take lighter meals.
- avoid lifting heavy weight
- go out for walk/exercise for 30-45mins in the evening. It will keep you fresh.
- get a baseline ECG to rule out heart problem on the safe side.
AVOID:
- fatty/oily food
- heavy meals at night
Hopefully your pain will improve and you can wait till the appointment for cardiologist. IF pain starts again or becomes severe then you need to visit hospital immediately.
Hope i have answered your query. IF you have any followup query then feel free to ask. If not then don't forget to close the discussion & rate it.
Wishing you good health
most probably muscular pain
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. As you previously been cleared for heart problem so there is possibility that pain was muscular in nature. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- naproxen thrice a day for 5 days
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- take lighter meals.
- avoid lifting heavy weight
- go out for walk/exercise for 30-45mins in the evening. It will keep you fresh.
- get a baseline ECG to rule out heart problem on the safe side.
AVOID:
- fatty/oily food
- heavy meals at night
Hopefully your pain will improve and you can wait till the appointment for cardiologist. IF pain starts again or becomes severe then you need to visit hospital immediately.
Hope i have answered your query. IF you have any followup query then feel free to ask. If not then don't forget to close the discussion & rate it.
Wishing you good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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