What Causes Pain In Lungs, Right Femur Pain, Headache And Fatigue?

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

Question: I have mild left lung pain, especially when I retire to bed at night, right femur pain (feels like it is in the bone itself and tends to be a sharp pain). I have started to have headaches with light sensitivity. I have a good deal of fatigue lately. I am 50 yo wm smoker and otherwise
healthy.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Requires E.R assessment

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

I would advise you to go to an E.R as soon as possible so that an EKG is performed and any cardiac issue is ruled out.

Light flashes and headache despite Tylenol and aspirin are serious signs and should not be taken lightly. B.P should be checked and neurological assessment should be done to see if any brain imaging e.g CT is indicated or not. A stroke unit referral may also be done, to be on the safe side. An ophthalmological exam can be done afterwards to see for any papilledema and raised Intra ocular pressure, workup for Glaucoma eg including an OCT may also be done subsequently.

X rays of chest and the right femur/thigh should also be done to see for any abnormality. Blood counts and metabolic profile should also be done to look for the cause of fatigue as it is a systemic phenomenon.

wishing you best of health

thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj