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What Causes Dizziness With Mild Chest Discomfort?
Question: Hello Doctor, I'm having a slight case of dizziness and I feel light chested throughout the day, these symptoms have lingered on for about 3-4 weeks. It is not a problem if I'm moving with effort or working on something, it's only evident when I'm relaxing or working at my desk. I am fairly young at 33, I am not over weight and work out no less then 3 days a week and no more then 5, mostly cardio exercise, I have continued to work out over the last few weeks while this has been happening and haven't had a problem. I had a case of tachycardia as a young teen. love to know your thoughts.
Thanks Doc,
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Thanks Doc,
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YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
I hope you don't mind me asking a few questions sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind, could you please let me know if you have any of the below listed symptoms as well sir:
1. Heart burn at times
2. Dry cough
3. Regurgitation of food or liquid into the mouth from the stomach
4. Bitter taste in the mouth at times due to regurgitation of food or drink into the mouth (i.e. acid reflux)
5. Nausea?
6. Vomiting?
7. Are you a smoker? If yes, how many cigarettes a day?
8. Do you consume alcohol? If yes, how much and how often?
9. Any vision related symptoms (e.g. blurring of vision)?
10. Do you experience any headaches?
11. Weight gain or weight loss recently?
12. Have you been on any particular diets recently? If yes, what does it entail?
13. Any recent ear infections, or any symptoms relating to your ear(s)?
14. Could you rate your stress levels for me on a scale of 0 to 5 (0 being absolutely stress free and 5 being over stressed)?
15. aFluid intake in a day (in litres)?
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further sir.
Best wishes.
I hope you don't mind me asking a few questions sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind, could you please let me know if you have any of the below listed symptoms as well sir:
1. Heart burn at times
2. Dry cough
3. Regurgitation of food or liquid into the mouth from the stomach
4. Bitter taste in the mouth at times due to regurgitation of food or drink into the mouth (i.e. acid reflux)
5. Nausea?
6. Vomiting?
7. Are you a smoker? If yes, how many cigarettes a day?
8. Do you consume alcohol? If yes, how much and how often?
9. Any vision related symptoms (e.g. blurring of vision)?
10. Do you experience any headaches?
11. Weight gain or weight loss recently?
12. Have you been on any particular diets recently? If yes, what does it entail?
13. Any recent ear infections, or any symptoms relating to your ear(s)?
14. Could you rate your stress levels for me on a scale of 0 to 5 (0 being absolutely stress free and 5 being over stressed)?
15. aFluid intake in a day (in litres)?
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further sir.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
1.yes I have been having heart burn at times since the symptoms have began
2.no dry cough
3.no
4.no
5.no
6.no
7.no
8.yes...few during week, and more than a few once during the weekend, nothing this week
9.no
10.no
11.no
12.no
13.inner ear infection 1 year ago, I was dizzy before antibiotics but not like this and my chest did not act like this
14.stress 2.5
15. 80 ounces a day, I was worried it may be dehydration, so I have made an effort to stay hydrated
2.no dry cough
3.no
4.no
5.no
6.no
7.no
8.yes...few during week, and more than a few once during the weekend, nothing this week
9.no
10.no
11.no
12.no
13.inner ear infection 1 year ago, I was dizzy before antibiotics but not like this and my chest did not act like this
14.stress 2.5
15. 80 ounces a day, I was worried it may be dehydration, so I have made an effort to stay hydrated
Brief Answer:
My observations, comments, and advise
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and thank you so much for that information.
From the information provided here are my comments:
+Heartburn does point towards conditions like acid reflux, gastric ulcers, etc.
+Alcohol is a major contributing factor, and will have to be cut down on and even eventually completely discontinued or it can provide serious aggravation that can result in undesired outcomes
+Vertigo (dizziness) is a symptom that can stay with a person who has once had it in the past, so vertigo will have to be looked into and ruled out/treated if required
+Stress levels are average, but if you feel it rising, then please do speak to a doctor as stress is a silent contributor that can cause many different poor outcomes
+Yes, dehydration can contribute and so you will have to hydrate well enough, but you have been drinking more than 2 litres a day, so try and reach 3 litres a day for better benefits
In conclusion, it does seem to me like this could be a cumulative result, which can contribute to the development of gastrointestinal conditions, which once settled in, can cause discomfort lifelong.
My advise in the form of treatment:
+Increase fluid intake
+Avoid caffeine and/or tea
+Avoid fatty food, spicy food, oily food and fried food
+Take one tablet of omeprazole or pantoprazole 15 minutes before each meal
+Avoid stress
+Avoid strenuous forms of exercise
+Avoid alcohol completely
+Avoid smoking
+Avoid carbonated drinks
I hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to write to me anytime, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
My observations, comments, and advise
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and thank you so much for that information.
From the information provided here are my comments:
+Heartburn does point towards conditions like acid reflux, gastric ulcers, etc.
+Alcohol is a major contributing factor, and will have to be cut down on and even eventually completely discontinued or it can provide serious aggravation that can result in undesired outcomes
+Vertigo (dizziness) is a symptom that can stay with a person who has once had it in the past, so vertigo will have to be looked into and ruled out/treated if required
+Stress levels are average, but if you feel it rising, then please do speak to a doctor as stress is a silent contributor that can cause many different poor outcomes
+Yes, dehydration can contribute and so you will have to hydrate well enough, but you have been drinking more than 2 litres a day, so try and reach 3 litres a day for better benefits
In conclusion, it does seem to me like this could be a cumulative result, which can contribute to the development of gastrointestinal conditions, which once settled in, can cause discomfort lifelong.
My advise in the form of treatment:
+Increase fluid intake
+Avoid caffeine and/or tea
+Avoid fatty food, spicy food, oily food and fried food
+Take one tablet of omeprazole or pantoprazole 15 minutes before each meal
+Avoid stress
+Avoid strenuous forms of exercise
+Avoid alcohol completely
+Avoid smoking
+Avoid carbonated drinks
I hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to write to me anytime, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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