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Male | 26

How to Alleviate Chest Muscle Tightness While Lying Down?

Hello sir, I am suffering from chest muscle tightness from past 2 years. It can be felt more while lying on bed. I release the stiffness by moving my neck and head on opposite side of stiffness. It again happens after few minutes. I have consulted ample of doctors, some say due to posture, some say due to gastritis etc. Sir please suggest to me what needs to be done as it is hampering my day to day activities.

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 16th Mar '24

Based on your description, it is likely that you are experiencing musculoskeletal chest pain. This can be caused by poor posture or muscle strain. However, since you have already consulted with multiple doctors and the symptoms continue to persist, it is recommended that you visit a specialist such as a cardiologist or pulmonologist to rule out any underlying cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.

Female | 24

Should I Be Concerned About My Left Arm Pain?

Hello. I was sitting on the couch on my phone and started feeling a pain and comes and goes on my left arm. After a few minutes I started massaging my shoulder and back and it stopped. 1h after when I was falling asleep it came back and I massaged again and it stopped. Is it something I need to worry about?

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 14th Mar '24

Pain on the left arm can be one sign of a heart attack. These signs are more serious if a person has other risk factors, like high blood pressure, smoking, or a family history of heart disease. A cardiologist should be visited for more thorough investigations

Female | 19

Can Stress Cause a Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest?

Can stress lead to a heart attack or cardiac arrest

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 13th Mar '24

If not properly addressed, stress can cause a heart attack or cardiac arrest. For stress, our body dispatches the stress hormones which boost blood pressure as well as heart rate. Such a situation might cause a strain on the heart and elevate the risk of heart attack or cardiac arrest. It is recommend to consult a cardiologist for anything concerning the heart.

Female | 28

Can someone die due to Myocarditis Despite No Complications During Pregnancy and Normal Development Milestones?

I am married to my second cousin. During my first pregnancy there were no complications nothing. My daughter was born with normal delivery. She was completely alright and normal baby. Completing her every milestone in time. But at 11 month of the age she got ill and the major symptoms were flu and difficulty in breathing thn she was diagnosed with MYOCARDITIS. And died after 1 week and was under treatment in AFIC (Armed Forces Institute Of Cardiology) Rawalpindi. I was pregnant at that time with my second child. My second daughter was born. She was also completely normal covering every milestone in time. She was treated in al shifa hospital throughout each and every test were clear till the 17 months of age. Thn again once in a while she suffered from same symptoms and diagnosed with MYOCARDITIS. She got treated in Al Shifa hospital Islamabad and expired at the age of 17 months.So now i need some expert advise what to do now. I am not getting any satisfactory answer from any doctor in Pakistan some are claiming it as genetics but some are arguing it can't be this because babies show no defects in any of there milestone throughout their life span. So any thing or any help regarding this is highly appreciated.

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 12th Mar '24

Myocarditis is a condition where the heart muscle is inflamed and can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or other infections. It is possible that there is a genetic component to this condition, and I would recommend consulting with a genetic specialist or a pediatric cardiologist. They may be able to provide more information about potential genetic causes and what steps can be taken to prevent it in future pregnancies. It is important to seek medical attention and advice from a experienced healthcare professional.

Male | 40

Is there a difference between HCTZ and chlorthalidone medications?

I recently switched medications from hctz to chlorthalidone. Should there be a difference typically?

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 12th Mar '24

Both HCTZ and chlorthalidone are used to treat high blood pressure and water retention. But chlorthalidone is known to have a longer duration of action and a higher potency compared to HCTZ. It is recommended to consult your cardiologist if you are experiencing any changes in your blood pressure or other symptoms after switching medications.

Female | 20
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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 12th Mar '24

This might be a sign of severe heart disease. Promptly visit your doctor in such a case. I can provide you with a detailed referral to a cardiologist so that you can get a full assessment and proper diagnosis.

Female | 24

Is the Absent LV Inflow Doppler Relaxation Pattern a Typo on My Echo Report?

Hi, I have seen a cardiologist 6months back and took ecg echo where he said everything is normal and the end of the echo report is normal considering everything but I feel there is typo error in the report stating LV inflow doppler relaxation pattern is absent...will that be a typo error only...I can attach the files

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 12th Mar '24

Please seek a detailed opinion of a cardiologist with your echo report and discuss your critical concern of LV inflow doppler relaxation pattern. It may be typo error, but you still have to be sure about it and seeking your doctor's professional help will be a good idea.

Male | 36

Is My Heart Pain Due to Carrying Heavy Laptop Bag?

Feeling some lite pain in heart side but breathing is ok no chest pain feel some tissue pain bach side of left arm and upper side of left arm I think this is because of hanging laptop bag

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 12th Mar '24

The cardiologist would be the best person to consult if you are having any heart pain or chest discomfort or left arm. Your symptoms may be sign of a heart problem. It needs to be checked by a specialist physician. Please don't postpone your medical visit in these situations. 

Female | 20

Why does a 20-year-old girl have stinging heart for 7 years?

im 20 year old girl have stinging heart that comes and goes happen for 7 years

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 12th Mar '24

It's crucial to go to a cardiologist to see if you have heart problems. I would highly recommend that you book a cardiologist appointment for an early evaluation and devising a treatment strategy.

Male | 48

How does left axis deviation cause fatigue?

Left axis deviation and fatigue

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 11th Mar '24

In a left axis deviation, the electric impulses from heart are not functioning properly. It can result in the appearance of conditions like fatigue and shortness of breath symptomatically. In case you have such signs, visit a cardiologist for assessment and treatment.

Female | 25

Can a 4 cm Large Ostium Secundum ASD with L-R Flow Be Surgically Closed?

Survival of surgical closure of 4 cm large ostium secundum asd with L - R flow

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 11th Mar '24

The feasibility of surgical closure of large ostium secundum ASD with left to the right flow decision hinges on such factors as the patient's age, co-morbidities, and the patient's general health condition. It is prudent to seek the advice of a cardiothoracic surgeon or a cardiologist specialized in congenital heart diseases who would lay out the journey to determine the need, course and outcome of the surgery.

Male | 29

How to diagnose long-lasting chest pain, tightness, and discomfort?

What is the diagnosis of the symptoms of chest pain, tightness and discomfort that stays for long time and never goes away quick? I am really struggling with this myself.

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 8th Mar '24

This might be evidence of a fatal medical situation. Please consider booking an appointment with a cardiologist as soon as you can for a complete diagnosis and treatment.

Male | 27

What Causes Chest Pain and Radiation to Hand and Back?

Why my chest pains and radiation on hand ond back

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 7th Mar '24

Tightness in the chest may be associated with arm and back pain pointing to a heart disease – either angina or heart attack. Please do not hesitate and get medical attention if these symptoms persist. Please visit a cardiologist

Male | 46

Can Lowering Cortel Dose Help Control High Blood Pressure?

i just want to know that currently i am taking cortel 80 mg for high bp i have a confusion that after taking these high mg medicine we will take 40 mg these will work on me or not is there any myth or a reality??

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 5th Mar '24

It will be great to take the advice of your doctor when you are being prescribed medication for high blood pressure. Cortel 80 mg has been a commonly used a prescribed medication and it is important to talk to your doctor before you make any changes in your dosage. It is advised to have a word with your cardiologist if you have any doubts

Female | 17

Should I Seek Emergency Care for Chest Pain Lasting 3 Days?

I went to urgent care yesterday for chest pain. They told me that my EKG said that my heart might not be getting enough blood/oxygen flow on the right side, and could have been from a mini heat attack from smoking even though I’m only 17. Should I go to the hospital since I’ve had this pain now for about 3 days?..

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Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Cardiac Surgeon

16 years of experience

Answered on 28th Feb '24

I'd advise that you go to see a cardiologist very soon. Chest pain may present very serious issues with the heart, especially at your age. A cardiologist would further investigate the etiology by doing an echocardiogram or a stress test and then give appropriate management.