let me know if there is any need of ecg - #19865
I was sleeping when suddenly I felt a strange chest pain in my left arm, stomach ache, and a feeling of vomiting. Then my left arm went numb, and I had trouble breathing. I passed stool because I hadn't passed stool all day yesterday, and I also ate fast food at night. Then I passed stool and quickly took Inderal. Now it's a little better than before, but there's still some chest pain, and the arm that was numb is also a little better.
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Hello dear See you are quite young so chances of cardiac arrest are rare. However for exact diagnosis please get following tests done for clarity ECG echo Serum troponin Stomach USG Chest x ray Serum ferritin Serum calcium Serum LDH Serum rbs CBC Esr Lft Rft Colonoscopy if recommended by gastroenterologist or laproscopic surgeon Please share the result with general physician medicine or cardiologist for better clarity. Please donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician Regards
Hello Fatima Yes, given your symptoms—sudden chest pain, numbness in your left arm, trouble breathing, and a feeling of vomiting—an ECG (electrocardiogram) is definitely recommended. Even though you feel a bit better now, these symptoms can sometimes be signs of a heart problem, and it’s important not to take any chances, especially since you have a history of high blood pressure and are on heart-related medications.
Here’s what you should do right now: - If the chest pain, numbness, or trouble breathing comes back, gets worse, or you feel faint, sweaty, or have severe discomfort, you should get medical help immediately—don’t wait or try to manage it at home. - Since you still have some chest pain and numbness, it’s safest to get checked by a doctor as soon as possible, even if you’re feeling a bit better. They may want to do an ECG and check your heart.
Why this matters:
Heart problems can sometimes present with these symptoms, and it’s always better to be safe and rule out anything serious, especially since you have a history of high blood pressure and are on medications like Inderal.
In the meantime:
- Rest and avoid any physical exertion.
- Don’t take any more medication unless prescribed by your doctor.
- If you have someone with you, let them know what happened.
Thank you
Hello,
At age 20, heart attacks are uncommon, but your symptoms were concerning .
So just take an ECG and check your vitals.
You can consult a general physician/ emergency care for this.
If its not heart disease other possibilities are anxiety , gastriris, muscle pain
Thank you
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