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What Causes Cough With Chest Pain And Heaviness?

my husband has chest pain in the middle of his chest, when he lies down at night his chest goes heavy and feels like there is weight on it, the doctor has seen his xray and blood test for sugar, and inflamatory in his blood all is clear. It started with a cough which lasted over 4 weeks hence the xray, also the doc prescribed him prednisolone for 2 weeks his cough haS gone but his chest pains are still there, he cannot sleep some nights. The docyor said it might be an allergy but to what? hope this makes sense please answer asap. worried...
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should definitely rule out heart diseases first.
His symptoms like chest Heaviness, weight on chest, chest pain, coughing especially at night are commonly seen with heart diseases.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Somtimes gastritis and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can also cause similar symptoms.
He was taking prednisone. It is known to cause gastritis.
So give him pantoprazole tablet before going to bed. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food and large meals at night.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
But first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query.I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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What Causes Cough With Chest Pain And Heaviness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out heart diseases first. His symptoms like chest Heaviness, weight on chest, chest pain, coughing especially at night are commonly seen with heart diseases. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Somtimes gastritis and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can also cause similar symptoms. He was taking prednisone. It is known to cause gastritis. So give him pantoprazole tablet before going to bed. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food and large meals at night. Don t worry, he will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query.I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.