What could cause electrifying feel on right side of chest?
Patient: I had never had a problem with high blood pressure it always ran about 120/80 .About 2 weeks ago ,I got really bad headaches and just felt bad in general so I went to the Dr. it was 188/94 . She put me on a water pill , after about 4 days it started messing with my bladder because of my IC. She did an EKG she said it looked good except that my heart rate was to high.It was 125. She then put me on an ace inhibitor.I quit all caffeine and cut way back on my smoking.                  After I was on it a few days I started getting a feeling in the right side of my chest that felt like electric shocks. They were so bad that I couldn't sleep.I called her , she put me on a beta blocker, they helped bring the heart rate down and reduced the number of electric shock episodes. should I see a cardiologist to make sure my heart is okay? I feel some pressure in my chest ,mainly at night when I lay down. Doctor: Hi,Do you have chest pain or heaviness on exertion or just chest pain only. It doesn't look like pain and it seems gastritis and reflux disease. Surely BP should be controlled and you can visit to get routine test done like lipid profile, sugar and echo. You should follow healthy lifestyle avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 minutes a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, and avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Also avoid spicy and fatty foods  and maintain sleep habits regular and also do regular exercises. Have some walk after meals instead of taking rest immediately. You can take acid suppressant like tab panDsr.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode