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What Causes Fever, Chest Pain And Slight Sore Throat?
Question: I'm running fever of 102, but just finished round of antibiotics because of slight infection at site of defibrillator installed. My chest started hurting this morning. It is sore & hurts when I try to take deep breaths. Slight sore throat. Previous heart attack 2013, bypass surgery March 2015, defibrillator 3 weeks ago
Brief Answer:
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of either lung infection or musculoskeletal pain is more.
You are also having history of heart attack and defibrillator installation, so better to first rule out heart and lung related pain.
So first get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases.
Get done chest x ray to rule out lung related causes like lung infection because fever and chest pain is common in lung infection.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for major diseases.
Your pain is mostly musculoskeletal only.
So avoid movements causing pain.
Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
But first rule out cardiac and Pulmonary causes.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of either lung infection or musculoskeletal pain is more.
You are also having history of heart attack and defibrillator installation, so better to first rule out heart and lung related pain.
So first get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases.
Get done chest x ray to rule out lung related causes like lung infection because fever and chest pain is common in lung infection.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for major diseases.
Your pain is mostly musculoskeletal only.
So avoid movements causing pain.
Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
But first rule out cardiac and Pulmonary causes.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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