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What Causes Tightness, Palpitations And Pain Under Left Chest?

Squeezing pain under my left breast Q: Hi Dr., I m a 49 y/o male, 5 10 tall, 83kg in weight, don t drink and smoke. On Propranolol 20mg x 3 time/day for palpitation and blood pressure. My palpitation and blood pressure started July last year, in the wee hrs in the morning while sleeping. Rushed to hospital and said the cause is anxiety. Until to-date, the doctor/s could not figure it out the actual cause of my palpitation and blood pressure. Stress test (treadmill), Echo, and ECG were done and shows normal. Have done laser surgery for nasal swelling a yr ago. Have been treated for mild bronchitis, and use inhaler whenever I feel chest tightness. Palpitation & BP are under control. My total cholesterol test today shows 4.39 mmol/L.Past few weeks, I am getting squeezing pain under my left breast (off and on) which is quite painful and lasts for 2 to 3 mins. I m concerned about the pain and seeking help. Please help me. Thank you.
Fri, 13 Jan 2017
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Cardiologist 's  Response
Hi,

This is likely a gastritis and acidity problem. Avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pantoprazole before breakfast once a day for 2 weeks. For pain you can ask for antispasmodic like Dicyclomine.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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What Causes Tightness, Palpitations And Pain Under Left Chest?

Hi, This is likely a gastritis and acidity problem. Avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pantoprazole before breakfast once a day for 2 weeks. For pain you can ask for antispasmodic like Dicyclomine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode