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What Causes Recurrent Chest Pain And Heavy Feeling In Chest?

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Posted on Sat, 14 Mar 2015
Question: I on occasion have chest pain. feels heavy. To make it go away immediate I drink water. I have no history of heart conditions. I have had stress test and sonograms of the heart and it comes back normal. I feel l nervous. This doesn't happen offen, but when it does, I just drink water and it goes away. Can you tell me possible what it is.
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need examination & investigation to see the food pipe & stomach

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Health Care Magic

     Your symptoms do not suggest Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) pain – pain from the heart is oppressing, in central chest (and left), worse on effort, relieved by rest, may radiate to shoulders and arms, associated with sweating and so on. Negative stress test confirms it.
     Relation to water and/or food directs the attention to the digestive tract…One needs an Upper Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy (“gastroscopy”) – to have a look at the oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach. Irritation, ulcer, or reflux needs to be ruled out…
     Consult a Gastroenterologist (“Stomach specialist”)

Good luck
God bless you
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What Causes Recurrent Chest Pain And Heavy Feeling In Chest?

Brief Answer: Need examination & investigation to see the food pipe & stomach Detailed Answer: Hi friend Welcome to Health Care Magic Your symptoms do not suggest Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) pain – pain from the heart is oppressing, in central chest (and left), worse on effort, relieved by rest, may radiate to shoulders and arms, associated with sweating and so on. Negative stress test confirms it. Relation to water and/or food directs the attention to the digestive tract…One needs an Upper Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy (“gastroscopy”) – to have a look at the oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach. Irritation, ulcer, or reflux needs to be ruled out… Consult a Gastroenterologist (“Stomach specialist”) Good luck God bless you