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What Causes Pain In The Upper Left Part Of Chest?
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During the night and at present I feel a very slight sensation, which could hardly be defined as pain, in the upper left part of my chest. I would define it as discomfort, about one or two on the pain scale. I have had Afib for many years and I have been taking Warfarin. As of last evening I have been put on Eloquil.
The fact that the sensation is so minor leads me to believe that I do not need to go to the hospital. I would appreciate your opinion
During the night and at present I feel a very slight sensation, which could hardly be defined as pain, in the upper left part of my chest. I would define it as discomfort, about one or two on the pain scale. I have had Afib for many years and I have been taking Warfarin. As of last evening I have been put on Eloquil.
The fact that the sensation is so minor leads me to believe that I do not need to go to the hospital. I would appreciate your opinion
Brief Answer:
You need to consult your treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query.
As per your symptoms cause can be cardiac related.
Do you have history of hypertension?
At age of 89 you need to consult your treating doctor to rule out cause for discomfort.
After clinical examination by your treating doctor he may advise ECG or blood investigation or 2-D ECHO.
Take ample diet and rest for while.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
You need to consult your treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query.
As per your symptoms cause can be cardiac related.
Do you have history of hypertension?
At age of 89 you need to consult your treating doctor to rule out cause for discomfort.
After clinical examination by your treating doctor he may advise ECG or blood investigation or 2-D ECHO.
Take ample diet and rest for while.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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