Chest Pain Specialist

The Doctors Office & Walk-In Clinic

Internists & Primary Care Practice located in San Diego, CA

If chest pain and tightness occur regularly, it’s important to have an evaluation to find out why. With the help of Morteza Mirkarimi, MD and the exceptional team at The Doctors Office & Walk-In Clinic in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, California, you can undergo a comprehensive chest pain evaluation and find out which treatment may be best for your needs. You can book an exam online or over the phone, but if you need immediate care, walk in during business hours.

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Chest Pain Q & A

Why do I have chest pain?

Acute chest pain that leads to severe pressure and crushing sensations may indicate a heart attack, which requires immediate emergency medical intervention. But chest pain can also occur for less serious reasons. If you have chest pain, any of the following conditions may be to blame:

Angina
Asthma
Shingles
Bronchitis
Heartburn
Fractured rib
Hiatal hernia
Pulmonary embolism
Swallowing disorders
Esophageal abnormalities
Pancreas or gallbladder issues, including gallstones

You may also struggle with chest pain if you have severe panic attacks. In any case though, chest pain is never something you should ignore.

When should I see a doctor for chest pain?

The doctor encourages you to come in to The Doctors Office & Walk-In Clinic for an evaluation if you regularly experience chest pain that’s associated with:

Tenderness when you put pressure on your chest
Pain that worsens with deep breathing or coughing
Sensations of food re-entering your mouth
Difficulty swallowing
Breathlessness
Wheezing

The Doctors Office & Walk-In Clinic provides comprehensive evaluations for all types of chest pain, but if you’re having a medical emergency, please head to the emergency room or call 911 immediately.

How is chest pain treated?

How chest pain is treated depends on its underlying cause. The doctor may recommend having an on-site X-ray or electrocardiogram (EKG), as well as in-house labs to help with the diagnostic process. Once he gets to the root of why you have chest pain, he may recommend any of the following medications:

Anti-inflammatory steroids
Acid-suppressing drugs
Blood thinners
Antidepressants

The Doctors Office & Walk-In Clinic also helps with with lifestyle changes you may need to incorporate to treat your underlying condition and reduce the incidence of chest pain. For instance, if your chest pain is heartburn related, the doctor can get you set up with dietary counseling — offered right in the clinic — so you can learn which foods you need to avoid.

You can come to The Doctors Office & Walk-In Clinic to obtain a diagnosis and treatment for many types of chest pain. Book an exam online or by phone, or you can walk in if you need to be seen right away.

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