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Suggest Treatment For Severe Chest Pain
2 days ago i went to walk about a 20 minute walk to the store and out of nowhere i got extrem pain in the middle of my chest then i noticed my right arm was weak and heavy from the shoulr down my arm the right side of my jaw was also extremly painful.. I was wondering if i should go to the hospitale but its a little after the fact or should i just follow up with my family doctor?
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
Hello
Exertional chest pain need proper evaluation.It is important to know your age.Cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal causes of pain should be excluded.
You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,lipid profile,urine RE/ME,Chest X-ray (PA view),ultrasound of abdomen,ECG in all leads,TMT,ECHO.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Exertional chest pain need proper evaluation.It is important to know your age.Cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal causes of pain should be excluded.
You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,lipid profile,urine RE/ME,Chest X-ray (PA view),ultrasound of abdomen,ECG in all leads,TMT,ECHO.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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