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Question: Hi last three days im having trouble taking a deep breath i just some pain under my left arm on the left side about midway down Do you think its just a pull?
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Is pain persistent or episodic?
2. does pain occur in chest as well? If yes then does it radiate to jaw as well?
3. any history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other disease?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. any family history of heart problem or other illness?
6. does pain occur after doing some work or lifting heavy object? of it persists at rest as well?
7. any other complaint that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Is pain persistent or episodic?
2. does pain occur in chest as well? If yes then does it radiate to jaw as well?
3. any history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other disease?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. any family history of heart problem or other illness?
6. does pain occur after doing some work or lifting heavy object? of it persists at rest as well?
7. any other complaint that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Pain is just as I take a deep breath all the time I thought I felt a lump but I can't find it now. I have hypertension ra hypothyroid issues gerd Gastroparesis and have had neuroendrocrine cAncer of the pancreas I'm on med for all of that no pain in the chest wall or jaw thank you
Brief Answer:
Could be due to muscular spasm or GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.
Most probably this pain is because of muscular spasm or GERD. I would suggest you to once get an ECG done by visiting ER. If its normal then symptomatic care will make you healthy soon. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- naproxen twice a day for 3 days.
- avoid lifting heavy weight till you become healthy again.
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hopefully you will observe improvement soon but If pain persists then visit hospital for workup & physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Could be due to muscular spasm or GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.
Most probably this pain is because of muscular spasm or GERD. I would suggest you to once get an ECG done by visiting ER. If its normal then symptomatic care will make you healthy soon. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- naproxen twice a day for 3 days.
- avoid lifting heavy weight till you become healthy again.
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hopefully you will observe improvement soon but If pain persists then visit hospital for workup & physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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