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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain And Pressure In The Chest

Hello, I started feeling a pain in the middle of my chest yesterday while I was at work. (I have an office job). It continued through last night and today. It is not so much of a sharp pain, but more of a extreme pressure feeling. It intensifies as I take a deep breath in, when I go from sitting to standing, and the worst when I lay flat on my back. It has gotten worse since yesterday. Is this something minor, or that should be checked out before Monday?
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, you should definitely consult doctor immediately because heart related pain can present in similar way.
So better to get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can also cause similar symptoms.
It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of Central chest pain.
So take proton pump inhibitor. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals. Go for walk after meals.
Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
But first rule out heart diseases immediately.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain And Pressure In The Chest

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor immediately because heart related pain can present in similar way. So better to get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can also cause similar symptoms. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of Central chest pain. So take proton pump inhibitor. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals. Go for walk after meals. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases immediately. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.