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What Causes Left-sided Partial Paralysis And Minor Chest Pain While Walking?
Question: My Mother had experienced partial paralysis on her left side 2 years ago. Now she is fine with it but her hemoglobin levels are down to 8.5. She suffers minor chest pain while walking. Also her stomach size has increased twice. Can you please tell me what could be the possible issues ?
Brief Answer:
Needs further assessment / for anaemia & angio for heart
Detailed Answer:
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Chest pain while walking is due to reduced blood supply to the heart - she needs to be investigated for Coronary Artery Disease. The same disease process that has caused the paralysis is also affecting heart vessels here… She should undergo catheterisation and coronary angiography with a view for possible intervention. It is the only way to directly ‘see’ the block, if any – and its location, extent, severity and so on. Coronary arteriography is invasive but it is the gold standard for this.
She is anaemic… at his age, hidden source of bleeding (usually stomach or colon) need to be investigated. She needs stool analysis /possibly endoscopy too. A haematologist can help. Correction of anaemia helps in the management of the issue of chest pain also.
Good luck
God bless you
Needs further assessment / for anaemia & angio for heart
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Chest pain while walking is due to reduced blood supply to the heart - she needs to be investigated for Coronary Artery Disease. The same disease process that has caused the paralysis is also affecting heart vessels here… She should undergo catheterisation and coronary angiography with a view for possible intervention. It is the only way to directly ‘see’ the block, if any – and its location, extent, severity and so on. Coronary arteriography is invasive but it is the gold standard for this.
She is anaemic… at his age, hidden source of bleeding (usually stomach or colon) need to be investigated. She needs stool analysis /possibly endoscopy too. A haematologist can help. Correction of anaemia helps in the management of the issue of chest pain also.
Good luck
God bless you
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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