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What Causes Chest Pain Above The Heart Area?

I am a 43 year old woman that has been dealing with chest pain located right over the heart area for about 8 months now, while standing, lying down, relaxing on the couch, being woke by it pretty much anytime it comes and goes. I feel my heart sometimes beating so hard out of my chest and just recently I have noticed a shortness of breath and radiating pain down the left arm. I went to a heart Dr 8 months ago when it first started and he put me on beta blockers and said it was stress??? Life is good and has been but I am getting tired of feeling this pain and noticing new symptoms. Hope you had a great holiday look forward to your response.
Thu, 24 Dec 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases because left sided chest and arm pain are commonly seen in heart diseases.
So get done ecg and 2d echo first.
If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can also cause cause similar symptoms. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Pain Above The Heart Area?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases because left sided chest and arm pain are commonly seen in heart diseases. So get done ecg and 2d echo first. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can also cause cause similar symptoms. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.