Chest Pain
Whether chest pain is an occasional nuisance or seems to be flaring up more and more, you need to find out why before your underlying condition worsens. With the help of CareFirst Wellness Associates providers, you can get comprehensive diagnostic services and treatment for chest pain right away. Schedule online or over the phone.
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The majority of your vital organs are tucked away and protected by your ribcage. Between circularity, digestive, musculoskeletal, and lung issues — and everything in-between — chest pain can arise for a wide variety of reasons. Common causes of chest pain include:
Pulmonary embolism
Angina or heart attack
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gallbladder or pancreatic inflammation
Injured ribs or connective tissues
Sometimes, chest pain is also associated with fibromyalgia or even shingles. You could potentially suffer from chest pain if you have severe panic attacks, too.
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Because chest pain could be a sign of a heart attack or other serious condition, you need to head straight to the emergency room right away. Radiating pain, chest pressure, or tightness in your chest all warrant immediate medical intervention.
CareFirst Wellness Associates providers want to see you if you’re continuing to experience chest pain that doesn’t require emergency medical attention. Head to the clinic if you have:
Nausea or vomiting
Sour taste in your mouth
Difficulty swallowing
Pain that’s persistent or lasts for hours
Since chest pain can be associated with so many different issues, our providers evaluate you thoroughly to get to the cause. They can even perform digital X-ray or ultrasound imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG) testing, or laboratory testing right in the office if needed.
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Your chest pain treatment plan at CareFirst Wellness Associates depends on what’s causing it. If you have heartburn or GERD, for instance, you may benefit from prescription-strength acid-reducing medications. Other treatments for chest pain include:
Nitroglycerin arterial relaxing medication
Blood-thinning drugs
Antidepressant medications
Physical therapy for musculoskeletal issues
You can feel confident that CareFirst Wellness Associates providers are going to get to the root of your chest pain, so you can get relief with your personalized treatment plan. As your primary care physicians, our providers can even partner with your cardiologist or another specialist to ensure you get any essential follow-up care you need.
Schedule your chest pain evaluation at CareFirst Wellness Associates today. Click on the online scheduler or call your nearest office to book.
