Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. Since last night I am suffering from mild chest pain. I took Digene and gastric medicine thinking it is a gastric problem but I do not find any difference. Please help.
Hello. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from chest pain with some numbness in the left arm. Chest pain can result from various conditions such as: Muscle strain inflammation of the muscles and tendons around the ribs can result in persistent chest pain which can be become worse with activities. Acid reflux can result in a recurring discomfort in the chest. Peptic ulcer disease which are sores in the stomach lining can cause chest tightness or pain. Panic attack may cause chest pain in addition to nausea, dizziness, fear, rapid heart rate, fear, etc. Costochondritis is the inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage. It can cause chest pain which may be aggravated with activities or posture changes. Any respiratory related diseases like pleurisy, TB (tuberculosis), pneumonia, etc., can cause chest pain. Again cardiac diseases such as MI (myocardial infarction), pericarditis, HOCM (Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy), MVP (mitral valve prolapse), etc also can cause chest pain. You should undergo CXR (chest x-ray), ECG (electrocardiogram), CBC (complete blood count), echocardiography, endoscopy of upper GIT (gastrointestinal tract), etc to find out the underlying cause of your chest pain. Treatment depends on causes. So please inform me of the investigation results, and check your blood pressure regularly. In the meantime, you can take Gaviscon syrup (two teaspoons three times daily), Domperidone (one tablet three times daily), Lansoprazole capsule30 mg once daily for your chest pain.