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What Is The Cause Of Chest Pain While Suffering From Hypertension And High Cholesterol?
hello I am a 45 year old woman with type diabetes, high cholesterol and a slightly elevated high blood pressure. For the past month and a half every time I go up stairs or go up a hill or force after something heavy my heart feels like it's going to pop out of my chest giving me extreme pain and tightens my throat. I sweat alot and my blood pressure gets higher than it usually is. Also, my heart tends to skip a beat (which ordinarily happens in all) but I get chest pain on the left side and out of breath. Today, I drank a slush (which gives brain freeze) but my chest hurt sooo badly I had to stop drinking and eating for a few minutes and the pain was strong and constant until it went away after maybe 5 to 7 minutes. What is happening? I went to see a doctor 3 weeks ago and has given me a blood test for thyroid problems but I have no results yet. Should I be concerned?
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Your chest pain after drinking slush is mostly due to acute gastritis.
But your chest pain and breathing difficulty on exertion (climbing stairs), popping of heart etc are more suggestive of heart diseases.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg
3. 2d echo
4. Stress test.
Possibility of heart failure or coronary artery disease (CAD) is more in your case.
You will need cardiac supportive drugs. Strict control of diabetes and hypertension are needed.
Don't worry, with appropriate treatment, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Your chest pain after drinking slush is mostly due to acute gastritis.
But your chest pain and breathing difficulty on exertion (climbing stairs), popping of heart etc are more suggestive of heart diseases.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg
3. 2d echo
4. Stress test.
Possibility of heart failure or coronary artery disease (CAD) is more in your case.
You will need cardiac supportive drugs. Strict control of diabetes and hypertension are needed.
Don't worry, with appropriate treatment, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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