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Question: Hi I am a 47 year old women about 7 pds over weight but no blood pressure issues or anything I have felt today a twinge like almost zap feeling in the middle lower sturnum that comes and goes I had complete cardiac work done I. March of this year as well as July 1 ecg echo stress holtor monitor all normal blood work to check traponin 2 weeks ago all is well just wondering what this could be I do suffer from stomach issues as well as anxiety and costochondritis ans fybro
Brief Answer:
I would exclude any possible cardiac issues.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I am glad to hear from you again on Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of costochondritis or fibromyalgia.
Costochondritis is a more likely diagnosis, considering the location of the pain.
Fibromyalgia would be associated to pain in other parts of the body as well.
Another argument in favor of costochondritis would be the modulation of the pain by deep breathing or body movements. Does pressure on the chest trigger the pain?
Gastritis or gastro-esophageal reflux could also mimic this clinical situation, especially if the pain is related to food intake.
As a cardiologist, I would exclude any possible cardiac issues, considering the description of the pain and your performed cardiac tests.
So, try to relax and don't worry about it as nothing serious seems to be going on.
Hope to have been helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would exclude any possible cardiac issues.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I am glad to hear from you again on Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of costochondritis or fibromyalgia.
Costochondritis is a more likely diagnosis, considering the location of the pain.
Fibromyalgia would be associated to pain in other parts of the body as well.
Another argument in favor of costochondritis would be the modulation of the pain by deep breathing or body movements. Does pressure on the chest trigger the pain?
Gastritis or gastro-esophageal reflux could also mimic this clinical situation, especially if the pain is related to food intake.
As a cardiologist, I would exclude any possible cardiac issues, considering the description of the pain and your performed cardiac tests.
So, try to relax and don't worry about it as nothing serious seems to be going on.
Hope to have been helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I don't think that your symptoms are suggestive of any cardiac disorders.
So, feel free to exercise normally, as nothing serious is going on.
Some warm local pack can help. If stretching or body movements trigger the pain, it does not mean it that it your heart, as this kind of pain is typical of a muscle issue or local inflammation (including costo).
So, try to relax and don't worry about it!
Wishing a nice weekend,
Dr. Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I don't think that your symptoms are suggestive of any cardiac disorders.
So, feel free to exercise normally, as nothing serious is going on.
Some warm local pack can help. If stretching or body movements trigger the pain, it does not mean it that it your heart, as this kind of pain is typical of a muscle issue or local inflammation (including costo).
So, try to relax and don't worry about it!
Wishing a nice weekend,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello there
So you don’t think it is cardiac I felt it again today almost like a pinched feeling in my chest started at sturnum and went around chest then stopped on and off no other symptom just has me a bit worried as I would like to start working out slowly should I be concerned cardiac event
So you don’t think it is cardiac I felt it again today almost like a pinched feeling in my chest started at sturnum and went around chest then stopped on and off no other symptom just has me a bit worried as I would like to start working out slowly should I be concerned cardiac event
Hi sorry I also have theratic back pain so upper back between the shoulders if I move certain ways
Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
This is typical of musculo-skeletal inflammation. Fibromyalgia can mimic this clinical situation too, as the pain is not just in one point.
Anyway, there is no reason to worry about your heart!
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
This is typical of musculo-skeletal inflammation. Fibromyalgia can mimic this clinical situation too, as the pain is not just in one point.
Anyway, there is no reason to worry about your heart!
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi one more question so the theratic backnpain in between the shoulder blades and the chest pain that comes and goes in the inner sturnum of my chest and elbow pain is not related to cardiac issues what can I take ans what should I do my neck hurts as well
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders.
Instead, they are indicative of a musculoskeletal issue.
So, there is no reason to panic about your heart.
I would just recommend trying ibuprofen three times daily and having some rest.
I am sure your situation is going to improve in the next days.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders.
Instead, they are indicative of a musculoskeletal issue.
So, there is no reason to panic about your heart.
I would just recommend trying ibuprofen three times daily and having some rest.
I am sure your situation is going to improve in the next days.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Wishing all the best,
Dr.Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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