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What Causes Chest Discomfort,palpitations And Shortness Of Breath?
Question: Hi I'm 29 and female and have had chest discomfort for a few months I had a chest X-ray and ECG done both normal the doctor prescribed me omeprazole and buscopan I do worry a lot and have had palpitations in my chest were I can't catch my breath and go sweaty but even If I'm not worrying I still get some discomfort somedays there is nothing and then others days it comes back
Brief Answer:
ecg and xray rule out heart or lung disease
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The ECG would look at the rate and rhythm of the heart. It can also identify if there are regions of the heart that are not receiving enough blood.
When parts of the heart do not get enough blood due to blockages in blood vessels, chest pain occurs.
If your ECG was normal, this rules out that any of these changes are present.
The chest x ray would have ruled out any abnormalities in the lungs that may be contributing to the problem.
These results indicate that neither the heart or lungs are contributing to the problem.
It is possible, in all persons, to worry about circumstances subconsciously. Persons are not aware that there is something bothering at the time but it is at the back of the mind and can still exert an effect.
Anxiety is commonly associated with chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive sweating.
There are other symptoms some persons may have as well: headache, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, nausea, vomiting
If your anxiety is significant, as it is for a lot of persons, you may want to consider speaking to your GP about it. He or she can either treat you or refer you to someone who may be able to help.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
ecg and xray rule out heart or lung disease
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The ECG would look at the rate and rhythm of the heart. It can also identify if there are regions of the heart that are not receiving enough blood.
When parts of the heart do not get enough blood due to blockages in blood vessels, chest pain occurs.
If your ECG was normal, this rules out that any of these changes are present.
The chest x ray would have ruled out any abnormalities in the lungs that may be contributing to the problem.
These results indicate that neither the heart or lungs are contributing to the problem.
It is possible, in all persons, to worry about circumstances subconsciously. Persons are not aware that there is something bothering at the time but it is at the back of the mind and can still exert an effect.
Anxiety is commonly associated with chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive sweating.
There are other symptoms some persons may have as well: headache, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, nausea, vomiting
If your anxiety is significant, as it is for a lot of persons, you may want to consider speaking to your GP about it. He or she can either treat you or refer you to someone who may be able to help.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you i do worry alot about everything and anything ever since i was a young girl there is not a day that goes by that i dont worry about someting if im busy doing something like example going a party i dnt notice the discomfort but if im not doing anything they seem really noticeable x
Brief Answer:
activity distracts for any problems
Detailed Answer:
HI
If the pain does not occur when your busy, this further makes it less likely to be heart related because heart related pain is more likely when a person is active because the heart is working more.
When persons are busy, the mind is distracted from any concerns and stress symptoms may reduce.
If it is very bothersome, you should speak to your GP, anxiety is a very common problem.
activity distracts for any problems
Detailed Answer:
HI
If the pain does not occur when your busy, this further makes it less likely to be heart related because heart related pain is more likely when a person is active because the heart is working more.
When persons are busy, the mind is distracted from any concerns and stress symptoms may reduce.
If it is very bothersome, you should speak to your GP, anxiety is a very common problem.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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