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Is Intermittent Pain Radiating From Mid Sternum Towards The Ribs A Serious Concern?

Posted on Tue, 3 Oct 2023

Question: Hi this is for Dr Sharka I am back just wondering I seem to be having g a pain like I. The lower middle sturnum that comes and goes right across the lower sturnum and ribs no shortness of breath blood pressure good echo done 3 weeks ago good stress test done in dec last year all good can this be costo or cardiac

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back on HCM!

The chest pain that you describe are typical of costochondritis.

Does deep breathing or pressure in this region trigger the pain?

This would be another argument in favour of costochondritis or any other musculoskeletal pain.

In my opinion, your symptoms are not related to the heart, especially considering also your recent performed cardiac tests.

So just relax and don't worry about!

I would recommend using warm pack locally and taking ibuprofen.

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Please let me know about everything!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (25 minutes later)

Hi
Great thank you for that piece of mind it does hurt I have taken a Tylenol in hopes that it helps as I try not to take Advil I am applying a hot pack and resting I am hoping that this is just costo and not cardiac

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I hope that you will feel better soon!

Let me know about everything!

I would be glad to answer to all of your questions!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (48 minutes later)

Again thank u just confirming I should nit worry about it being cardiac and don’t need further testing

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need to perform any other cardiac tests.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

As a cardiologist, I would not recommend performing any further cardiac tests, as I am sure that they will result normal.

So, just try not to think about it!

Everything is going to be OK!

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask me again!

Wishing good health,

Dr. Iliri

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

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Is there anything else you can recommend as it seems almost like it is flaring at the opening of my sturnum stomach

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

I would also recommend taking omeprazole or any other anti- acid to help against acid reflux or gastritis.

Let me know about everything!

Kind regards,

Dr.Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy