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What Causes Discomfort Sensation Under Left Side Of Chest?
Question: All of a sudden starting last night I have slight discomfort under left side of chest that is not going away. Not pain, but some kind of pressure as if gas is trapped there and wont get released.
Brief Answer:
You should go immediately to emergency room...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking HCM!
After listening carefully your complaints I would like to suggest going immediately to emergency room in order to exclude serious (life threatening cardiac problems).
If you were my patient I would suggest to run the following examinations, in order to set the right diagnosis:
- ECG
- Cardiac ECHO
- Chest x ray
- Abdominal ECHO
- Blood chemistry & analysis.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you a fast recovery!
Dr. Benard
You should go immediately to emergency room...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking HCM!
After listening carefully your complaints I would like to suggest going immediately to emergency room in order to exclude serious (life threatening cardiac problems).
If you were my patient I would suggest to run the following examinations, in order to set the right diagnosis:
- ECG
- Cardiac ECHO
- Chest x ray
- Abdominal ECHO
- Blood chemistry & analysis.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you a fast recovery!
Dr. Benard
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