Patient's question:
Last night while working at the office, there was sudden pain in the left atrium (near the heart). This afternoon, the pain started again, accompanied by a tingling sensation in my hands. Moving my hands helps alleviate the pain, but when I stop moving, the pain returns. Why is this happening? Is it a heart problem? I had a chest X-ray before, and the heart, lungs, and spine were all normal. How should this be treated?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it might be a heart problem. You need to go to the hospital for an electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram to have a thorough check-up. It's important to have a clear diagnosis and receive treatment accordingly.If these two tests come back normal, then everything is fine and there's no need to worry. However, you should pay attention to getting proper rest, avoid spicy and greasy foods, develop good lifestyle habits, avoid overworking, and always maintain a positive mood.