hi, are there other causes for chest pain instead of the old heart attack symptom? thanks for your answers..
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ya there are too many other causes of chest pain other than the cardiac ones, but dear friend even if u are 100 % sure that such a pain is due to noncardiac causes, there is no harm in taking an doctors opinion\ni am a doctor myself , so i recommend you that the chest pain is not to be underestimated , please and i mean it.\nthere are different causes like as below:\ngastritis and oesophagitis, peptic ulcers , reflux oesophagitis, stress, muscle spasms, costochondritis, myocardial infarction and ischemia, heart blocks , arrythmias, pleurisy, etc. \nif u require any other help feel free to ask or mail me at drsajjadpathan@gmail.com\nhi\n amox has a tendency to cause diarrhoea and it is common, so u should stop it, and if ur sore throat is better , no need for further medication and if still it persists consult your doctor for a change of medication if reqd. \ni would suggest u to take warm steam inhalation and twice or thrice a day take warm salt water garles and i believe it would help more than drugs.\nbye and thank you
71769
Well non-specific changes in one lead do not mean much in themselves.  In the setting of chest pain, they become a bit more worrisome.  Take comfort in the fact that you are in a facility where they will take care of you.  Many people come to this forum with no insurance...they have no benefit of "waiting for doctors to run tests on them;"  all they get is this forum (sad).  Even if you have blockages, the treatments now days are excellent.  So, wait for the tests and good luck!!
534990
Well my father didnt go to the doctor because he kept saying "its just bloomin heart burn, stuff doctors" then one night at the dinner table that was the last time he complained about it, he had a massive heart attack and didnt even make it to hospital. Please please just go to the doc and maybe if its indigestion they could treat that and you wouldnt get pains anymore.
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There are some medications out there but ultimately you will probably have to have surgery.  Gall stone pain can sometimes mimic a heart attack.  Today the surgery for gall stones is much less evasive than it used to be.  Be sure to avoid fatty foods and change your diet as probably specified by your physician.  Gall stones are painful.  I have had my gall bladder removed.  I only have about a 1 inch scar.  Isn't modern medicine great!  lol  My thoughts are with you!
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If massage helps, the pain could indeed be muscular.  But be aware that hypertension leads to heart disease, and the heart has many ways of warning you.  Usually it is a central chest pain that indicates heart problems, but left sided neck/shoulder pain can also mean heart trouble. I'd have the person be checked out by a doctor to make sure heart is ok.  Good luck!
250005
I am a little confused by your description. IF your heart attack was caused by a clot, then I would think it should have been considered. If you had a cardiac cath (dye test) that showed no obstruction, but you did have a confirmed heart attack (as opposed to chest pain or angina- which can happen without muscle damage), I would wonder why. \n\nIf your cardiologist is good and you trust him/her, ask about it. Ask why you had the heart attack if you had no obstruction, and address your concern about the meds- Plavix and aspirin are very common meds which are used to help prevent further problems. Also, were you screened for cholesterol and fractions? These are very important for management. You may need to be considered for treatment, but the cardiologist can help you understand.
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Yes, definitely see your doctor. Anxiety, depression, ADD, and the like are complicated and are many times just the body and brain reacting to either an inherent or temporary chemical imbalance. Stress, in general, can hurt your arteries regardless of your coronary health.  You may also have a sleep disorder that you are unaware of. \n\nI had funny things happening in my chest and it scared me to death. The problem actually went away, but the doctor said that it was a normal expression of abnormal stress. It wasn't even a rough period I was going through. Although he didn't put me on medication, you may need it, and there are plenty of good, tested over time, anti-depressants/antianxietal drugs such as Wellbutrin XL that are for people who are dealing with anxiety but are still quite able to function in day to day life. So, no Prozac or Zoloft would be needed here... \n\nbut DEFINITELY go to the doctor to eliminate anything regarding your coronary system. But, like I said, if you are in good health otherwise, don't jump to conclusions about your heart and follow your intuition: Yes, it is possible to have mild anxiety all the time. You are not crazy, you are normal, and there are things that will help you...
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Chest pain may result from angina, heart attack, and other serious diseases. If you experience chest pain, consider it a warning for you to seek medical attention and treatment. While chest pain may be a warning of a heart attack, it may result from other disorders, such as another heart condition, lung disorder, or from a gastrointestinal problem. Chest wall pain is a relatively harmless chest pain caused by muscle and cartilage tenderness in the chest wall. In any event, you should seek immediate medical attention when you experience undiagnosed chest pain.
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Best bet is to go to the ER when this happens....also there are a few other things that it could be ....but there are many things that go into diagnosing a heart attack....cardiac enzymes,ekg's physical symptoms....but just from the little that you describe it doesnt sound cardiac in nature....what are you doing when this happens?Does the pain move around or change when you change positions? Are you under stress?What is your age??If you're in your 20's for example  its highly unlikely that its cardiac at all though it can happen...There is also a esophageal problem that can mimic a heart attack or feeling of one...best thing to do is go to the ER or call 911 when this happens....the only way to definitively tell if you are having a cardiac event is by many tests including labwork,ekg's,stress tests etc....so next time it happens instead of coming here and asking the question  call 911....
378150
You better watch that!!! If the pain is not acompanied with a pain the arm and neck, you are lucky. A heart attack is on the way if the symptom is as describeb. Go to a MD.
465227
Chest pain or pressure is pretty normal for a hiatal hernia. I have been nauseous with it too. Neck pain could just result from the rest of this. Nothing like pain and nausea to stress you out. \n\nHowever, all of these are also symptoms of a heart attack. Arm pain is a symptom of a heart attack, not a hiatal hernia. Go to the doctor and let them make the diagnosis. You need to treat either of these to prevent long-term repercussions, but ignoring a heart attack can kill you. Get medical attention!
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Yes.  I see patients who come into the ER all the time with symptoms acting just like cardiac chest pain and it turns out to be anxiety.  Unfortunately, it is hard to tell the difference.  I always tell my patients not to try to diagnose themselves and come to the ER for chest pain symptoms.
185127
My panic attacks are similar to a heart attack - except for the pain in the heart. I struggle to breathe, collapse and break out in sweat and have heart palpitations but no heart pain. Not fun at all. Deep breaths, try stay calm and you should be OK. Hope you don't get another attack!
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The last time I got a severe chest pain was when I couldn't sustain it anymore. And it was immediately after getting flu and taking a course in antibiotics. Antibiotics really play havoc in my system. On top of that, I has just relocated to another city, another country and was still discovering palatable food. Ended up eating Spicy Thai green curry and later in the late evening had some lousy coffee with sweet snacks loaded with oil. \nAll this must have caused the super pain which I tried to withstand for 2 hours but I finally told myself only one thing: the antacids are not working, the garlic pearls aren't working, the \nonly thing for you to do, (which I've never done before) is get dressed, jump into a cab and leave for the emergency section of a private hospital.\nI was administered a whole bottle of 'something' liquid through my veins. In 5 minutes the pain was gone. \nI brought home pills and a chalky suspension solution and an attitude of 'money well spent'. You can imagine the amount I paid.
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You probably have PVCs/PACs, I've had them for a few years and I hate those @@#$@ so much. They feel like an extra beat, flip flop, or fast double beat right? I think its recommended that you be evaluated by a cardiologist to make sure you dont have any heart defects. The vast majority of cases though either just happen for no apparent reason, anxiety/stress related, potassium/calcium/magnesium imbalance in your blood, or a thyroid problem like they were saying. My doc theyre probably anxiety related too and I didn't think I'm anxious either. A lot of people say beta blockers work for them as well and my doc put me on one but it didn't do anything for me. Never tried an antidepressant/anxiety drug but some people say those have helped them, so go for it if you want. Mine seem to be triggered when I'm under stress, drink, dont get enough sleep, or drink too much caffeine. Exercise seems to reduce them for me, but everyone's triggers are different. You can check out the heart forum at medhelp.org a lot of people have them and have all kinds of weird tips and tricks you can try. I think the best thing to do if they really bother you is keep track of what triggers them and then avoid those triggers if practical.
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Chest pain for pleurisy is typically more painful with deep inspirations.  It lacks any element of shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea/vomiting, and a sense of impending doom.\n\nCardiac pain can be but is just as often atypical with female patients.  Typically cardiac pain is a heavy, full, or crushing pain (some people never call it "pain") at the central chest.  It is rarely sharp.  It rarely can be localized to one spot.  It may radiate to the neck or jaw.  It may involve both shoulders and radiate down the arms.  It may also be felt between the shoulder blades.  Cardiac chest pain almost always comes with some element of shortness of breath.  It often is precipitated by exertion or emotional excitement and is improved with rest (e.g. worse with climbing stairs, better with sitting).  \n\nOf course if in serious doubt seek additional advice from a trained health professional.  But all chest pain is not cardiac.\n\nGood luck.
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It is possible that it could be your heart. However most of the time it is either your muscles on that side of the body doing something they shouldn't or stomach problems that you don't know you have. This is coming from a person, myself, who has had all three. They are very hard to tell apart. \n\nI have often got minor chest pain sensations after meals. I have a pacemaker, actually an ICD, and cardiomyopathy with all of its problems to go with it. I've had muscle problems during the recovery from the operation right above the heart as I was not allowed the move my arm in certain ways, my center chest muscles started cramping from disuse. The muscle cramping scared me worse than the legit chest pain my heart has caused. \n\nDoctors have trouble telling the difference between one and another. Don't expect yourself to be able to tell the difference. Have it checked out if you can, and chances are it will be nothing.