I went to the Doctor because I have had chest pains for the past few years and I thought I’d get them seen to.
The Doc checked my blood pressure, blood oxygen, pulse, lung capacity and BMI and said they were all fine. Does this rule out heart-related problems or should they have done more tests?
Thanks.
By the way, I am only 14. Does that make a difference?
No not in the slightest. He needs to first do a 24 hour ECG trace and then take it from there. Did he do other blood work? Having a normal pulse and BP does not exclude pathology.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Check out for gastritis, and do an ECG. Do not worry
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October 31st, 2009 at 12:07 am
Yes all those tests done are suggestive of heart or lung problems, there may be more advanced ones, but if those preliminary tests are fine there is no need to
It could be acid reflux that you are experiencing, might be good to monitor what you eat and if certain foods aggravate it. try to avoid large meals or laying down right after eating
it also could be injury that you are experiencing – if its a more dull pain
you can talk to the pharmacist about over the counter products he would recommend depending on what ur condition is.
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pharmacy school
October 31st, 2009 at 12:53 am
Generally, those tests are not enough to allow a doctor to rule out any heart problems. There are many heart problems that are only diagnosed via more thorough examinations. As a rule of thumb, always err on the side of caution – especially when it comes to your heart’s health.
You can request to have more thorough tests done via hospital/cardio specialist. Your doctor has many methods available that would help rule out any heart problems. EKG/ECG, CT scans, Chest X-rays, Echocardiograms & exercise stress tests.
Ask your specialist about these tests.
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OGH Cardio Surgeon
October 31st, 2009 at 1:22 am
Better visit Care Hospitals or Apollo Hospital with super specialists with them @ Hyderabad.
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October 31st, 2009 at 1:53 am
No not in the slightest. He needs to first do a 24 hour ECG trace and then take it from there. Did he do other blood work? Having a normal pulse and BP does not exclude pathology.
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Cardiac Nurse