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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain,cough And Weight Loss

Help. I'm very worried about a friend who I think may die. Shes been unable to eat poperly for over a year because of severe chest pains when she eats or drinks. She's been in and out of hospital in Thailand and put on a drip several times to build her weight back up, but now she's weaker than ever and unable to walk. She also has a cough when it rains. Any adice on what I could do to help her. The family has very little money and I am worried she will just die without proper medical advice.

                                                                 
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Coughing, chest pain, weight loss etc are common symptoms of lung infection (tuberculosis) and lung cancer.
So better to take him to pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray, CT thorax and sputum examination.
He may need anti tubercular drugs or chemotherapy based on diagnosis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further
Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain,cough And Weight Loss

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Coughing, chest pain, weight loss etc are common symptoms of lung infection (tuberculosis) and lung cancer. So better to take him to pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray, CT thorax and sputum examination. He may need anti tubercular drugs or chemotherapy based on diagnosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.