Chest/rib pain with breathlessness

Asked for Others, 46 Years
My father has been experiencing pain in the upper abdomen and rib cage area for the past 3–4 days. The pain is located between the ribs, just above the stomach. He is also experiencing episodes of breathlessness, a feeling of heaviness in the chest, and occasional spikes in blood pressure. The pain is not clearly related to movement and sometimes occurs along with difficulty in breathing. We are concerned whether this could be related to a heart issue, lung problem, or something gastrointestinal. Please advise what could be the possible cause and what immediate steps we should take.
1 Months ago
Answers (3)

Dr. Jyothi Kadkol

Homeopathy Bengaluru
Consult

Hello, I understand your concern—your father’s symptoms should be taken very seriously. Pain in the upper abdomen/rib area along with breathlessness, chest heaviness, and BP fluctuations can sometimes be related to the heart, lungs, or even severe gastric conditions. However, we must first rule out a cardiac issue, as it can be life-threatening if delayed. ⚠️ Immediate action required: Please do not wait or try home remedies at this stage. ✔ Take him to the nearest hospital/emergency immediately ✔ Get an ECG, Troponin test, and blood pressure evaluation done urgently ✔ If available, also check Chest X-ray and basic blood tests Even if the pain seems mild or comes and goes, heart-related problems can present in this way—especially in this age group. ✔ Possible causes (to be ruled out urgently): • Cardiac issue (angina / heart attack) • Lung condition (infection, pleurisy) • Gastric causes (gastritis, acidity) But we should never assume—it must be confirmed by tests first. Once serious conditions are ruled out and he is stable, we can definitely guide further for recovery and long-term management. Please act quickly—early evaluation can prevent complications and ensure safety. Regards Dr Jyoti Kadkol. Health Global Homoeopathy.vijaynagar. www.healthglobalclinics.com

Dr. Vardhan Garg

Pulmonology Dehradun
Consult

Can be gastrointestinal most probably, but do Chest xray and ECG to rule out other potential cardiac and respiratory causes

Dr. Arti Singh

Ayurveda Delhi
Consult

Visit or consult with doctor

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