- Male
- 0 Years
- 20/02/2025
I've been having some chest pain that moves around a bit - sometimes it's on the left side, other times in the middle. I walk 5 km every day and I don't feel any pain when I walk, which is odd. About a year and a half ago, I had a TMT, Echo, and ECG done, and everything came back normal. Since then, I've had four more ECGs, and they're all normal too. I attached my latest ECG here. I'm just wondering, is there anything else I can do to really make sure this isn't a heart-related issue? The pain mostly hits when I'm sitting, so I can't figure out what's going on. Could it really be non-cardiac?
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"Hello, based on your description and the normal results of your TMT, Echo, and multiple ECG tests, it is less likely that the chest pain is related to a cardiac issue. Since the pain occurs mostly when you are sitting, it could be musculoskeletal or related to gastric issues. I recommend trying over-the-counter antacids like Ranitidine 150mg twice daily before meals to see if it helps with the pain. Additionally, you can take Acetaminophen 500mg as needed for pain relief. If the pain persists or worsens, further evaluation by a healthcare provider may be necessary."
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
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