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What Causes Frequent Chest Pains And Strong Palpitations?

I have frequent chest pains and strong palpitations. The pains are hard to describe and they move around. Sometimes it feels like squeezing and pressure. Other times it feels like a lump in my chest. Sometimes it's sort of a burning sensation like it's in the muscles. I exercise regularly and never have a problem while I am exercising. I can't tolerate even a small amount of alcohol because a couple of hours later I start with strong palpitations that keep me up all night. I don't know what other things may be triggering this. I have stopped all caffiene. This has been going on for a couple of years. Any idea what this may be. I am a 41 year old female and I weigh 145. I used to be very overweight. I took a lot of diet and energy supplements over a period of ten years. Could this be related to my problem?
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety induced GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more.
Your palpitations are due to stress and anxiety.
Your chest tightness, pressure, worsening symptoms with alcohol etc are due to GERD.
So we should first treat your stress and anxiety.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
For GERD, follow these steps.
Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
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 Frequent Chest Pains And Strong Palpitations?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety induced GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. Your palpitations are due to stress and anxiety. Your chest tightness, pressure, worsening symptoms with alcohol etc are due to GERD. So we should first treat your stress and anxiety. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it s solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. For GERD, follow these steps. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.