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What Causes Severe Discomfort In Back Along With Chest?
Question: My mom is 92 and in excellent health. 3 weeks ago got bronchitis. Taken 2antibiotics. All blood fine. Chest Cray showed some gunk in right lung -- taking breathing exercises. All this time suffering nausea and taking meds for that. Eating 2-3teaspoons food a meal. All she can do to drink water.
Today developed severe discomfort in left back and chest out from armpit. No heart problems. Please go e me some insight on how to help. She has been to urgent care, family Dr. Also emergency room twice.
Today developed severe discomfort in left back and chest out from armpit. No heart problems. Please go e me some insight on how to help. She has been to urgent care, family Dr. Also emergency room twice.
Brief Answer:
Possible heart attack, shift to hospital emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Recent severe discomfort in back along with chest with armpit involvement appears to be serious issue.
2. In the elderly, mild infection can complicate management and at present based on symptoms, she is probably having an heart attack.
3. You need to give her aspirin, if available and shift her to emergency immediately. She will require an ECG, echo and enzymes study to rule out heart attack.
Based on ECG findings, further assistance possible.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Possible heart attack, shift to hospital emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Recent severe discomfort in back along with chest with armpit involvement appears to be serious issue.
2. In the elderly, mild infection can complicate management and at present based on symptoms, she is probably having an heart attack.
3. You need to give her aspirin, if available and shift her to emergency immediately. She will require an ECG, echo and enzymes study to rule out heart attack.
Based on ECG findings, further assistance possible.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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