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What Causes Chest,back And Jaw Pain?

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2014

Question: Now having chest, back, jaw pain. Took two nitro, bp still 130/84. Going to take another nitro. Time to go to er?

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be heart or indigestion.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
These symptoms are suspicious of a heart problem. Although you are young to be suffering this type of problem. You could possibly be having a severe attack of indigestion. However, I suggest you go to the ED and you will be investigated with an EKG which should identify a heart problem.
I hope this has helped you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA

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

Follow up: Dr. Kerry Pottinger (14 minutes later)

Thank you. I may have coronary artery spasms and have had st depressions lately on ekg. I'm just worried and unsure of when or if i should go to er. Third nitro finally kicked in, but still residual pressure.

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggest ED

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the further information. I would recommend that you do go to the ED as you need to be seen by a doctor. You have taken quite a high dose of nitro.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger

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

Follow up: Dr. Kerry Pottinger (7 minutes later)

Thank you. I will.

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you. I hope you feel better soon. If you have no further questions, you may close the query.
Regards,
Dr K S Pottinger

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