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Question: My son has a chest pain , can not hold food down , shortness of breath when walking up stairs. What may this be ?
Chest hurts on left side
Chest hurts on left side
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your son may have GERD (acid reflux) causing indigestion and chest pain.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing his symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your son may have GERD (acid reflux) causing indigestion and chest pain.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing his symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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