i am getting pains in my chest about every 6 weeks,the only way to discribe the pain as its like colic but in centre of chest and can last for 5 hours then just go ecg was done but after pain had gone ecg normall its frightning when it happens ambulance was called but the pain had gone by then,i worry if i call them again when i have another pain i am wasting there time just want to know what it is .my doctor is no helpas he has never been there when i have pain.
2007-06-27 00:43:15 · 7 answers · asked by Carol B 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
i don't smoke.all tests normall but were not done when i had pain gtn spray did not work nor indigestion medicine.
2007-06-27 01:00:13 · update #1
thanks frostbite i was thinking that but just worry about wasting there time
2007-06-27 01:02:23 · update #2
How about going to an A&E dept at the hospital next time it happens? You would be able to get a second opinion from a doctor.
2007-06-27 00:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Frostbite 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Other causes of chest pain include:
Asthma, which is generally accompanied by shortness of breath, wheezing, or cough.
Pneumonia, a blood clot to the lung (pulmonary embolism), the collapse of a small area of a lung (pneumothorax), or inflammation of the lining around the lung (pleurisy). In these cases, the chest pain often worsens when you take a deep breath or cough and usually feels sharp.
Strain or inflammation of the muscles and tendons between the ribs.
Anxiety and rapid breathing.
See doctor or call 999
You have sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in your chest.
Pain radiates to your jaw, left arm, or between your shoulder blades.
You have nausea, dizziness, sweating, a racing heart, or shortness of breath.
You know you have angina and your chest discomfort is suddenly more intense, brought on by lighter activity, or lasts longer than usual.
Your angina symptoms occur at rest.
You have sudden sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long trip, a stretch of bedrest (for example, following an operation), or other lack of movement that can lead to a blood clot in your leg.
2007-06-27 00:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a hiatus hernia or acid reflux. In either case antacids should help. Doctors don't have any empathy with patients these days and if your over 60 like me they just don't want to know. Go back and insist on further investigation.
2007-06-27 00:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by Spiny Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be heartburn, a muscle spasm, it even could be a panic attack. Your best bet is to go to your regular doctor for a work-up instead of the ER. ER's cant really treat a chronic condition.
2007-06-27 00:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by lonijean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need more work-up, ie xray, egd, labs...it could be any number of things. do you smoke? are you stressed out? how's your diet?
2007-06-27 00:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by froggyRN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like heartburn but i guess that would be wrong
2007-06-27 00:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe angina pectoris? gastro-esophageal reflux disease?
2007-06-27 00:48:51 · answer #7 · answered by MiG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋