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What Cause Pain And Heaviness On Chest?
hi, i have been having pains in my chest for almost a week now. its right in the middle of my chest, sometimes a dull pain, other times my chest feels very heavy and squeezed....i can sometimes feel the pain in my back aswell. i dont currently have any cold or flu lie symptons. im 25 and a smoker. just wondering what it could be? thanks c
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Hi welcome to HCM....
These symptoms should not be neglected ...
It could be .....
1.Chronic ischemic disease
2.Restrictive lung problem
3.Bronchitis etc....
Your case should be investigated through ....
1.Chest x ray
2.EKG
3.Spirometry (if needed)
4.Echo(if needed )
5.CBC
According to cause treatment given ..
Like for ex..if bronchoconstriction present than bronchodilator given...
If infective condition antibiotic needed ...
If ischemic heart disease than thrombolytic treatment given...
Take care
Advise : Without delay consult pulmonologist
These symptoms should not be neglected ...
It could be .....
1.Chronic ischemic disease
2.Restrictive lung problem
3.Bronchitis etc....
Your case should be investigated through ....
1.Chest x ray
2.EKG
3.Spirometry (if needed)
4.Echo(if needed )
5.CBC
According to cause treatment given ..
Like for ex..if bronchoconstriction present than bronchodilator given...
If infective condition antibiotic needed ...
If ischemic heart disease than thrombolytic treatment given...
Take care
Advise : Without delay consult pulmonologist
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