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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In My Chest
because of sharp pains in my lung area I had a lung xray to diagnose pneumonia or pleurisy Neither showed up I have a fever and dr said i may have the beginnings of penumonia I do have a 100 degree temperature she is concerned about a possible blood clot
because my heart rate was 122 she did an ekg and it was done to 99
she did not want to do a ct scan because of the radiation she gave me anitibiotics and sent me home to see if that helps what are the chances that this is a bloodclot
because my heart rate was 122 she did an ekg and it was done to 99
she did not want to do a ct scan because of the radiation she gave me anitibiotics and sent me home to see if that helps what are the chances that this is a bloodclot
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of pulmonary embolism is very less in your case because you are not having hemoptysis, shortness of breath and your ecg is also normal except tachycardia.
Possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia) is more.
Tachycardia, chest pain, fever etc are more suggestive of pneumonia.
So start antibiotics without thinking too much about pulmonary embolism.
You will mostly improve with antibiotics. Also drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of pulmonary embolism is very less in your case because you are not having hemoptysis, shortness of breath and your ecg is also normal except tachycardia.
Possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia) is more.
Tachycardia, chest pain, fever etc are more suggestive of pneumonia.
So start antibiotics without thinking too much about pulmonary embolism.
You will mostly improve with antibiotics. Also drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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