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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Discomfort In Chest
Question: I have a slight pain and uncomfortable feeling on the left side of my chest just under my arm. I have been smoking for 45 years and wondered whether it might have something to do with my lung,
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
The pain you are describing may be related to:
- Cardiac issues
- Pulmonary issues
- Musculoskeletal disorders
This is why if you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing the pain:
- Blood work
- Chest x-ray
- ECG
- Cardiac ECHO
- Stress test
If all the above mentioned exams will be negative (normal) then the pain is related to musculoskeletal disorders (muscle strain).
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Please follow...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
The pain you are describing may be related to:
- Cardiac issues
- Pulmonary issues
- Musculoskeletal disorders
This is why if you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing the pain:
- Blood work
- Chest x-ray
- ECG
- Cardiac ECHO
- Stress test
If all the above mentioned exams will be negative (normal) then the pain is related to musculoskeletal disorders (muscle strain).
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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