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Posted on Fri, 7 Apr 2023

Question: Hello there this is for dr Sharka .. I have been having pain that comes and goes in the lower left side middle of sturnum also theratic back pain ..no other symptoms my heart rate has been in the normal range also I have been having upset stomach and using bathroom .. I have recently done blood work all normal carotid ultrasound normal and last week I had mri stress test waiting on results but my understanding is that if they found anything urgen they would have called me .. can this be cardiac related I have attached a picture

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not related to the heart.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!

The pain in this region is typical of costochondritis.

Considering the fact that your vital parameters are normal , I would completely exclude any possible cardiac issues.

So please try to relax and don’t worry about it!

I recommend taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen coupled with a PPI ( omeprazole, pantoprazole) for your stomach.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Please let me know in case of further questions!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (23 hours later)

Hello
Still seem to have upper stomach rib pain and theratic back comes and goes do you think this is cardiac ?
I have taken the following tests XXXXXXX 9 blood traponin negative XXXXXXX 9 ecg normal XXXXXXX 9 ct of chest normal
Feb cartroid ultrasound -normal
Feb - colesterol- normal
Recent vitals normal
Other than the ache and pains that come in the chest area everything normal

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (35 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not related to the heart.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX ,

I don’t think that this pain is related to the heart, especially considering your normal cardiac tests.

I think that this is just costochondritis or fibromyalgia.

There is no need to perform any additional cardiac tests.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)

Hello one more question I also now am getting it upper left inner sturnum area pain comes and goes ecg kardia I have attached says normal blood pressure 123/69 77 can this be cardiac related I am a little concerned please advise

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not related to the heart.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

As there are no changes in your vital parameters, it is less likely that your symptoms are related to the heart.

Besides, the pain is not related to physical straining and all your previous cardiac tests were normal.

So, try to relax and don’t worry about it! This pain is not related to the heart.

I remain at your disposal in case of further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (39 hours later)

Hi thank you so for the pain I get in the middle lower sturnum opening of stomach comes and goes is there something I can take

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I recommend taking ibuprofen to help against inflammation and pain, coupled with omeprazole to help against acid reflux.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Please let me know about everything!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar