Thanks for your comments "Duke Dive Medicine". To clarify the pain - it was more like a squeeze on the lungs which made breathing feel a very slight strain. I had also been suffering from some stomach discomfort which led to reflux. I've suffered from this reflux problem since I've started diving - but the solution was simply to avoid overeating and avoid fried food. But the food that was being served was pretty good so I ate more than I should. I'm not too sure whether that contributed to the overall sense of unwellness but I found myself coughing underwater due to that reflux issue I think.
I should also add that I had my Blood pressure checked after returning back home by a doctor and it was in the normal range.
I also commenced my regular exercise program when I returned home and did not experience any problems.
Nonetheless I'll go get a full checkup. I've got DAN insurance so I'll call up them up to get a medical referral.
Kindness Regards to you.
Okay, well - go consider taking reflux meds before diving. You don't want to choke on your vomit...
Chest pain, gall bladder? I never had it with mine. My mom, then-wife, more recently daughter and even teenage grandson had theirs out too, and I don't remember anyone mentioning chest pains.
i said it was a shot in the dark and I should have also said a long shot but given the negative evaluation thus far, I thought it worth mentioning.
Chest pain can obviously have a number of causes that can be divided into 4 broad categories (not dive related)
1) Heart - MI, pericarditis, aortic dissection
2) Lung - pleurisy, pulmonary embolism, collapsed lung
3) Muscle and Bone - sore muscles, injured ribs, costochondritis
4) GI - heartburn/reflux, esophageal spasms, gallbladder
GI issues are well know to mimic heart attacks. I have known several individuals (including my brother) to go to the ER to rule out MI and later be diagnosed with gall stones.
Some might add a fifth category. Panic attacks.
Edit: i should also add that I only mentioned a few of the possibilities for each category. There are others of course..
