Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath With Normal EKG A Symptom Of MERS?
Question: Hi! I went to my ER a week ago, with chest/rib pain on the right side, and shortness of breath, because of the pain. EKG, CT scan and blood work showed nothing! The said perhaps a bruised rib, or Shingles.
I has been 2 weeks, no rash, and the pain is still as severe! I am 57 years old, in fairly good health.
I did fly to NYC 2 weeks ago? Should I be concerned about MERS?
Thank you!
XXXXXXX
I has been 2 weeks, no rash, and the pain is still as severe! I am 57 years old, in fairly good health.
I did fly to NYC 2 weeks ago? Should I be concerned about MERS?
Thank you!
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
No need to be afraid of MERS
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed your information and there is just no reason to be scared of a possible MERS. First, there is no history of strong exposure and secondly the classical symptoms of fever, cough, breathing difficulties are absent. This condition generally worsens over a short time and two weeks is enough time to have realised this.
I will like to know is costochondritis(inflammation of the soft tissues) was considered as a possible cause of these symptoms? I would want to believe so and prescribe adequate anti inflammatory and pain medications for this. This would be evaluated for effectiveness or not.
In all, no need to get worried about MERS. Consider asking your doctors about costochondritis and request for pain and anti inflammatory medications for this.
I hope this helps. U wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be. Thanks for using our services.
No need to be afraid of MERS
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed your information and there is just no reason to be scared of a possible MERS. First, there is no history of strong exposure and secondly the classical symptoms of fever, cough, breathing difficulties are absent. This condition generally worsens over a short time and two weeks is enough time to have realised this.
I will like to know is costochondritis(inflammation of the soft tissues) was considered as a possible cause of these symptoms? I would want to believe so and prescribe adequate anti inflammatory and pain medications for this. This would be evaluated for effectiveness or not.
In all, no need to get worried about MERS. Consider asking your doctors about costochondritis and request for pain and anti inflammatory medications for this.
I hope this helps. U wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be. Thanks for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you! I will see my Doctor on Tuesday!!
You were very helpful!! I have had costochondritis before, and yes, it does seem similar!
Thanks again!!
You were very helpful!! I have had costochondritis before, and yes, it does seem similar!
Thanks again!!
Brief Answer:
Keep me updated!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up precision.
Am glad you would be seeing your doctor soon. Please, do keep me updated about this after your visit.
Thanks for your kind words and I do wish you well.
Keep me updated!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up precision.
Am glad you would be seeing your doctor soon. Please, do keep me updated about this after your visit.
Thanks for your kind words and I do wish you well.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
