Chest pain varies depending on the intensity, location, and duration. It might be a sign of some severe heart conditions like a heart attack, or sometimes it can be due to some other conditions that are not life-threatening. Acid reflux, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and bronchospasm might also cause chest pain.
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Though the EKG results are normal, I have severe pain in chest and shoulder. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am no taking any medication currently. I was on Omeprazole as my doctor thought it was gastrointestinal related. Basically, my shoulders, pectorals and thoracic or cervical area have been bothering me daily since from 2 months. My doctor had me take an EKG in case it was heart related b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi welcome to icliniq. This is like Sometimes muscular problems may cause pain in the chest and upper back. Repetitive use or overuse of multiple muscle groups, for example through activities such as rowing, can lead to aching pain in the chest, back, or chest wall. I would like to know more if yo... Read Full »
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