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What Causes Discomfort In The Right Side Of The Chest In Elderly?
My dad is 94 and is having discomfort on his right affirmative below is ribs he has. Even bed bound for a while but I get him up and let him sit in his recliner that is automatic. He does have a catheter and I flush every other day to make sure it flows
Mon, 30 May 2022
Hello,
It is probably just a muscle pain or gases in his bowel might be the cause. If using painkillers helps than it is with muscle origin.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
It is probably just a muscle pain or gases in his bowel might be the cause. If using painkillers helps than it is with muscle origin.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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