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What Do Right Shoulder Pain And Normal ECG Report Suggest?
Question: my son has heart issues and he has right shoulder pain but his ecg is normal. what could be the problem
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain his complaints could be related to a musculo-skeletal pain (inflammation, joint pain, bursitis, muscular pain,etc.).
Was he able to raise his hand up? Was the pain triggered by shoulder movements? This would indicate possible musculo-skeletal pain.
As his resting ECG was normal, there is nothing to worry about.
I recommend taking ibuprofen 400 mg three times daily and have some rest for some days.
If the pain persists, I would recommend consulting with his attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a shoulder X ray study
- a cervical spine X ray study
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation.
Considering his heart issues, I would recommend performing also an exercise cardiac stress test to exclude coronary artery disease.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain his complaints could be related to a musculo-skeletal pain (inflammation, joint pain, bursitis, muscular pain,etc.).
Was he able to raise his hand up? Was the pain triggered by shoulder movements? This would indicate possible musculo-skeletal pain.
As his resting ECG was normal, there is nothing to worry about.
I recommend taking ibuprofen 400 mg three times daily and have some rest for some days.
If the pain persists, I would recommend consulting with his attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a shoulder X ray study
- a cervical spine X ray study
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation.
Considering his heart issues, I would recommend performing also an exercise cardiac stress test to exclude coronary artery disease.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you so much! question about myself. I am 66 and have bad teeth. one is infected. would this cause me to have a low energy level? starting dental work this week.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Yes, an infection (even a tooth infection) can cause chronic fatigue and a low physical performance.
But, I would recommend performing a complete blood count for anemia or infection too.
Repairing the tooth would be helpful, but antibiotics may be needed too. You should discuss with your dentist on this issue.
Meanwhile, I recommend taking plenty of water to stay well hydrated.
Hope you will find this answer helpful too!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Yes, an infection (even a tooth infection) can cause chronic fatigue and a low physical performance.
But, I would recommend performing a complete blood count for anemia or infection too.
Repairing the tooth would be helpful, but antibiotics may be needed too. You should discuss with your dentist on this issue.
Meanwhile, I recommend taking plenty of water to stay well hydrated.
Hope you will find this answer helpful too!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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