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Hi, I'm having pain right below the heart, I presume, whenever I inhale deeply. Although the pain doesn't radiate anywhere except for that part. Can someone enlighten me on what could this be? Thank you in advance. :)

My take on chest pain.

 

Divided into

 

1. Those that may k*ll you

a. Can k*ll you right away

b. Can k*ll you later

2. Not likely will k*ll you

 

Now cause depends on many things but they all boil down to probability.

 

You chest pain story sounds very benign, muscle and bone. Description of chest pain does not make diagnosis or rule out any diagnosis. It can increase probability of one diagnosis but does not elliminate other causes. Most causes of chest pain does not follow text book description, they have to be tested.

 

Regardless of the type and description of your pain, if you are old, has relatives with heart attack and stroke, or die prematurely, has diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, there is a good probability you may have heart disease.

 

If you have the above plus chest pain that comes on after heavy meal, increasing activities like running, working in the yard, going up 2-3 flights of stairs and gets a little better with rest, probability of heart disease is very high. You need to see your doctor immediately, meaning in the next 24-48 hours. If your pain is persistent, or recurring frequently even at rest, you have to go to ER now.

 

Other causes that can k*ll you right away includes

Pneumonthorax

Dissecting aneurysm

Pulmonary embolism

 

Again probability depends on your circumstances.

 

Pain that may k*ll you later:

Pneumonia and other infections

Cancer

Pancreatitis

Gallbladder disease sometimes

Other unusual cases

 

Pain that will not likely k*ll you include

Muscle

Bone

Gallbladder disease

Stomach problems

Esophageal issues

Psyche issues

Radiculopathies

 

This is not a comprehensive list

The likelyhood depends on your circumstances

The tests depends on pre test probabilities

 

Most common cause of pain in somebody less than 55 is usually benign.

 

They are only benign if the tests for serious causes are negative.

 

Good luck.

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what i gave you was PROFESSIONAL advice.

 

 

Go get a PROFESSIONAL physical consult :)

Hi, you were right. The doctor said it was costochondritis and pneumonia? Haven't gotten through with the details... She just gave me meds and vitamins. Anyways, thank you Sir for your professional advice. :)

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My take on chest pain.

 

Divided into

 

1. Those that may k*ll you

a. Can k*ll you right away

b. Can k*ll you later

2. Not likely will k*ll you

 

Now cause depends on many things but they all boil down to probability.

 

You chest pain story sounds very benign, muscle and bone. Description of chest pain does not make diagnosis or rule out any diagnosis. It can increase probability of one diagnosis but does not elliminate other causes. Most causes of chest pain does not follow text book description, they have to be tested.

 

Regardless of the type and description of your pain, if you are old, has relatives with heart attack and stroke, or die prematurely, has diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, there is a good probability you may have heart disease.

 

If you have the above plus chest pain that comes on after heavy meal, increasing activities like running, working in the yard, going up 2-3 flights of stairs and gets a little better with rest, probability of heart disease is very high. You need to see your doctor immediately, meaning in the next 24-48 hours. If your pain is persistent, or recurring frequently even at rest, you have to go to ER now.

 

Other causes that can k*ll you right away includes

Pneumonthorax

Dissecting aneurysm

Pulmonary embolism

 

Again probability depends on your circumstances.

 

Pain that may k*ll you later:

Pneumonia and other infections

Cancer

Pancreatitis

Gallbladder disease sometimes

Other unusual cases

 

Pain that will not likely k*ll you include

Muscle

Bone

Gallbladder disease

Stomach problems

Esophageal issues

Psyche issues

Radiculopathies

 

This is not a comprehensive list

The likelyhood depends on your circumstances

The tests depends on pre test probabilities

 

Most common cause of pain in somebody less than 55 is usually benign.

 

They are only benign if the tests for serious causes are negative.

 

Good luck.

Thank you Sir for your long response. I'm alright now. It was costochondrities and pneumonia. :) Thank you so much for your help. Have a pleasant day :)

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Hi, you were right. The doctor said it was costochondritis and pneumonia? Haven't gotten through with the details... She just gave me meds and vitamins. Anyways, thank you Sir for your professional advice. :)

Uhmm, doc Ermita is DRA Ermita....

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Just wanted to know on where to have a general check-up? Gusto ko kasi patingin tong bulging tummy ko and i think i have a nasal polyps narin because i've been experiencing in declining my sense of smell and taste for about 70% na.

 

May mare-recommend ba kayo maybe around the metro lang sana and how much will it cost?

 

 

 

 

TiA for the response. :)

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