Suggest Treatment For Pulmonary Embolism In The Lungs

Posted on Fri, 28 Oct 2016

Question: My son was released on Monday with pulmonary embolism in both lungs. The dr started him on channel blocker. Today he has complained about mild chest pressure. Is this normal while healing from pulmonary embolisms? What symptoms should he have that would warrant going to hospital?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, some degree of chest pressure is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, some degree of chest pressure is normal in early days of Pulmonary embolism.
You are should watch for following symptoms which need emergency treatment.
1. Breathlessness on minimal exertion or at rest
2. Hemoptysis (blood in sputum)
3. Severe excruciating chest pain
4. Giddiness, extreme weakness
5. Hypoxia and hypotension.
May I know which channel blocker he is taking? Is it calcium channel blocker?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar