HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Burning Sensation In Chest, Radiates To Back, Shoulder Blade. Taking Antacids. History Of Heartburn. Heart Conditions?

default
Posted on Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Question: For a few weeks now I get sudden burning in the middle to right side of the chest and it radiates to the back and shoulder blade. Antacids help sort of. Is this possibly heart related? I've had heartburn very rarely, but nothing as strong as this.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Hema Yadav (29 minutes later)
Hello.

Thanks for posting your query.

Any chest pain radiating to the shoulder blade should be evaluated thoroughly to rule out heart problems like myocardial ischemia.

There are other possibilities too like, a gall bladder stone or pathology of pancreas. Heartburn can be a possibility if you have history of acid reflux and yes antacids may offer relief in such case. But that cannot rule out a cardiac pain.
But I would advise you consult your physician and get a basic evaluation at least like
1. Blood pressure.
2. Electrocardiogram.
3. Some blood tests like blood sugar, blood counts, lipid profile, and liver profile.
4. Treadmill stress test (if needed as indicated by above tests.
5. Ultrasound abdomen.

These tests will confirm the diagnosis out of the above mentioned possibilities and clear your doubts. There is no benefit of wait and watch policy as it would only add to your stress.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Hema Yadav

Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases

Practicing since :2005

Answered : 1528 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Burning Sensation In Chest, Radiates To Back, Shoulder Blade. Taking Antacids. History Of Heartburn. Heart Conditions?

Hello.

Thanks for posting your query.

Any chest pain radiating to the shoulder blade should be evaluated thoroughly to rule out heart problems like myocardial ischemia.

There are other possibilities too like, a gall bladder stone or pathology of pancreas. Heartburn can be a possibility if you have history of acid reflux and yes antacids may offer relief in such case. But that cannot rule out a cardiac pain.
But I would advise you consult your physician and get a basic evaluation at least like
1. Blood pressure.
2. Electrocardiogram.
3. Some blood tests like blood sugar, blood counts, lipid profile, and liver profile.
4. Treadmill stress test (if needed as indicated by above tests.
5. Ultrasound abdomen.

These tests will confirm the diagnosis out of the above mentioned possibilities and clear your doubts. There is no benefit of wait and watch policy as it would only add to your stress.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,