What causes chest pain with stinging and burning feeling?
Patient: Hello There Here is my Dillemma and what I have been dealing with for years. I am 31 now. This has been going on since early 20s Constant left Chest Pain. Feels like a Dull Ache that sometimes is tolerable but sometimes it flares up to a stinging, Burning muscle spasm. For the last 3 to 4 years years i have been to the ER on multiple occassions. Always get the Nine Yards EKG, Chest XRay, Blood work. Everything checks out great, Im discharged. Last visit was this week and the time before was in August. In then many times over years. I saw my primary care doctor who is a lung specialist as well. Gave me a full physical and at the end said im Healthy. 8 months ago i was diagnosed with a Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux. I probably had that for years. It causes Weird Symptoms. My GI Doctor thinks im experiencing the symptoms she diagnosed me with. It is very frightening. My Primary care Doctor gave me Carefate this week and my GI Doctor gave me Dexilant. I have had this awful sensation in my chest and at times i rather have my leg hurt all day, Nobody thinks I have a Cardiac Issues and give me clean bill of health. Could this be Stress and Axiety, It makes me panic for years :-/ I need some assistance please! Hope all is well Mike Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Hiatus hernia can cause all the symptoms described by you, so do not worry and continue your treatment as prescribed by your GI specialist. Also eat small frequent meals instead of large meals. Exercise regularly , do not lift heavy weights, keep your head end elevated by 2-3 blocks or pillows, give a gap of 2-3 hours before you sleep after your dinner. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.