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Chest pain or discomfort, better with OTC pain medication
Pain or discomfort, anti-inflammatory medication
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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A 18-year old male asked:
I have asthma but don't use any meds. When i take a deep breath i feel a mild discomfort in my chest. Do i need medications?
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A 47-year old female asked:
I have small discomfort in chest, like a very little pain, which doesnot need any medication. Comes and goes away during the day. Which doctor to see?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (severity: moderate) (time frame: gradual) (side: left) (worsened by: deep breaths, sudden movements, pressing on the chest) (unaffected by: bending forward) (unaffected by: rest, antacid medications, bending for
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A 32-year old female asked:
Hi Dc, I was diagnosed with reflux, and GI put me on ppis Medication PrescribedPantoprazole 40mg taken twice a dayBaclofen 10mg half twice a dayI am feeling likey throat is swelling and some discomfort around my chest, abnormal breathing,Dry coug?
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A 16-year old female asked:
I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (better by: anti-inflammatory medication, antacids) (quality: burning or stinging) (side: left) (worsened by: pressing on chest, taking deep breaths) (severity: mild) , feeling anxious (worsened by: emotional str
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A 35-year old male asked:
Due to Anxiety, improper breathing is causing chest discomfort and buzzing pains in chest and stomach. Any medication to ease symptoms n avoid attack?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (better by: antacid medications) (side: both) (severity: mild) (quality: sensation of pressure or heavi...
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A 38-year old male asked:
What is it? I have chest pain or discomfort (worsened by: sudden movement) (better by: anti-inflammatory medication) (severity: mild) (quality: pressure or heaviness) (time frame: sudden) (side: right) .
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A 16-year old female asked:
I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (better by: anti-inflammatory medication, antacids, rest) (quality: burning or stinging) (side: left) (...
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A 28-year old female asked:
Increased palpitations and heart flutters general chest discomfort (no heart disease + normal echo) medication or un noticed subconscious anxiety?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I am experiencing irregular heartbeat, arm pain and chest pain or discomfort (better by: antacid medications, rest) (side: left) (severity: mild) for around a week. ?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Saw a doctor 6 days ago about discomfort under my left rib cage and a tight chest and got medication for inflammation. He said I'd need an x-ray if things don't change. It hasn't changed. What do I do? Could it be a collapsed lung?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I am experiencing vomiting, chest pain or discomfort (better by: antacid medications, rest) (side: left) (severity: mild) and sore throat.
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A male asked:
What is/are the best OTC medication/s for nasal and chest congestion?
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A 31-year old female asked:
What OTC medication can I get for acute sinusitus, with headaches and irritated chest/coughing?
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A 24-year old male asked:
a pain on the left side of my chest, below the breast off and on for 1 month now seems to worsen after I eat anything. OTC drugs not working?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I am taking blood pressure medication and recently under my left breast I feel a discomfort should I be worried?
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A 16-year old female asked:
After experiencing asthmatic symptoms I was diagnosed with lung hyperinflation. Could this cause moderate, persistent lower stomach pain? Bloating? Constipation? Pain doesnt respond to OTC medication or home remedies, which is unusual for me?
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A 38-year old male asked:
I have discomfort on the left side of the chest, not really a pain, its been going on for 3 weeks now.
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A 18-year old male asked:
What medication or suggestions can you provide for removal of Strech Marks on the Chest and the Waist?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Wondering what could be causing the discomfort I'm having on my left side of my chest, Hurts when I slouch, and bend my neck down really far..
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A female asked:
Can the Ravitch procedure be performed on a person at 68 years of age? I have only in the last several years experienced symptoms of chest discomfort,
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A 19-year old female asked:
I am female, 19 years old and I am having slight discomfort in the middle of my chest. On a scale to 1-10 it is a solid 2. I have been experiencing this discomfort since Sunday to Now.
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A 55-year old male asked:
I have off and on pain/discomfort in middle of chest for few days that seems to be somewhat better during morning time. I have chronic acid reflux. Could this be related to acid reflux ?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Medication recommendations for my daughter who was burned by hot coffee on her face & chest ?
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A 43-year old male asked:
Should imdur oral b used prn or should it b taken all the time?Not exp. Chest discomfort rt now.
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A 61-year old male asked:
I experiecing a chest discomfort/pain for a number of days. I feel like have weight on my chest. I no energy. What should I do?
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A 65-year old female asked:
What causes discomfort in center of chest on and off for days. Sometimes worse if under stress.?
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A 29-year old male asked:
If i'm having slight chest discomfort simultaneously on both sides of my chest lasting less than 5 seconds is that something to worry about?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Bought a nebuliser for 10months old baby as ive seen dr using it on the baby.i need advise on which medication to use in order to help clear her chest?
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