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What Could Cause Pain And Tightness In Chest, Breathing Difficulty, Pain In Left Forelimb And Behind Right Knee?

hi Dr Samuel, my name is maria I am 35 years old I am having pain and tightness in my chest for the last two days and I feel like I cant catch my breath properly. I have some pain in my left shoulder and arm aswell but not too bad. Im not sure if this is important but my right leg is really sore at the back of my knee it feels like my muscle is really tight and sore but I did not injure it. Should I see my gp?
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response

Hi,

I have read your query.

As per your symptoms cause can be cardiac related.
I would like to ask some more detail question about your symptoms.

Do you have chest pain? More on left side or right side?
Do you have history of hypertension?

You need to consult your treating doctor.
After clinical examination by your treating doctor he may advise ECG or blood investigation

Another possibility of compression of nerve root there is pain in your chest.
Due to occlusion of vessels there can be burning sensation.
This can be related to smoking also.

I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.


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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What Could Cause Pain And Tightness In Chest, Breathing Difficulty, Pain In Left Forelimb And Behind Right Knee?

Hi, I have read your query. As per your symptoms cause can be cardiac related. I would like to ask some more detail question about your symptoms. Do you have chest pain? More on left side or right side? Do you have history of hypertension? You need to consult your treating doctor. After clinical examination by your treating doctor he may advise ECG or blood investigation Another possibility of compression of nerve root there is pain in your chest. Due to occlusion of vessels there can be burning sensation. This can be related to smoking also. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. 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