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What Causes Persistent Chest Pain?
Question: My daughter,22, is having a sharp chest pain on her right side. she smokes. its not an asthma attack. she said the pain has been going on for almost an hour now. it's starting to go up to her neck. she said it hurts to breathe deep. what could this be and does she need to go to the er?
Brief Answer:
Do the following examinations
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM
I can understand your concern
As you explain the history this kind of pain better to be examined with the following tests:
Chest x ray
EKG
Abdominal ultrasound
Hemogram
CRP
These are to determine the cause of the pain.
Usually smoking or even asthma attack do not cause pain but more the sensation of breathlessness.
Does she have fever ? Is this the first time having this kind of pain?
Did she take any painkiller and if yes what is the intensity of the pain after using it?
If all of the above are negative than a muscle contraction is the most probable cause.
But please consult with her doctor for he problem
If the pain get worse with the passing time please get the medical help immediately.
Take care and feel free to ask again
Dr. Jolanda
Do the following examinations
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM
I can understand your concern
As you explain the history this kind of pain better to be examined with the following tests:
Chest x ray
EKG
Abdominal ultrasound
Hemogram
CRP
These are to determine the cause of the pain.
Usually smoking or even asthma attack do not cause pain but more the sensation of breathlessness.
Does she have fever ? Is this the first time having this kind of pain?
Did she take any painkiller and if yes what is the intensity of the pain after using it?
If all of the above are negative than a muscle contraction is the most probable cause.
But please consult with her doctor for he problem
If the pain get worse with the passing time please get the medical help immediately.
Take care and feel free to ask again
Dr. Jolanda
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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