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What Causes Chest Pain?
hi i am 23 and from past few days i have a chest pain like someone is poked a needle in my chest. and after few minutes the pain is gone and makes me feel normal but again after sudden time the pain comes again. i thought it is normal pain and gonna be alright in few days but it's not getting better so i am worried. what should i do now please give me some suggestion but i dont have money to visit doctor and i dont have any health insurance
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
Hi welcome to health care magic..
You are having chronic chest pain....
Your work up should done as follow....
1.Drug history
2.History of referred pain at shoulder and sweating
3.smoking history
4.Auscultation
5.Chest x ray if needed
6.EKG only if needed
According to cause further treatment can be given...
Meanwhile avoid smoking....
If bronchitis or lung inflammation present suitable antibiotic given....
If no significant cause found than it can be just muscular pain...
Advise : Consult pulmonologist or nearby doctor for examination....and further work up
You are having chronic chest pain....
Your work up should done as follow....
1.Drug history
2.History of referred pain at shoulder and sweating
3.smoking history
4.Auscultation
5.Chest x ray if needed
6.EKG only if needed
According to cause further treatment can be given...
Meanwhile avoid smoking....
If bronchitis or lung inflammation present suitable antibiotic given....
If no significant cause found than it can be just muscular pain...
Advise : Consult pulmonologist or nearby doctor for examination....and further work up
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