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Hello, Sometime, It's really hard for me to...
Hello,
Sometime, It's really hard for me to breathe and the left side of my chest hurts too
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Treatment of difficulty of breathing and chest pain:
Considering that there are different causes for the symptoms you're suffering from, it's recommended to have a medical examination by a doctor to evaluate the condition as your symptoms may be caused by coronary artery ischemia, which is known as angina pectoris, whose treatment includes the use of several treatments such as Beta-blockers and calcium-inhibitors, with the use of anticoagulants such as aspirin and clopidogrel, and the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs such as atorvastatin. Pulmonary embolism and other diseases that cause chest pain should also be excluded by consulting a specialist doctor. We also advise to reduce the intake of fat in food and follow a healthy diet, exercise such as walking for half an hour a day, and stop smoking if you smoke, in addition to avoiding stress and psychological pressure.
Diagnosis:
A clinical medical examination and taking your medical history by a cardiologist, a complete blood test to detect the presence of anemia or infections, an electrocardiogram with effort to detect cases of angina pectoris, an echocardiogram of the heart to check on the integrity of the heart muscle. In addition to Chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia or thoracic bone problems, and CT scan if pulmonary embolism is suspected.
Causes of chest pain and difficulty breathing:
There are many causes for chest pain and difficulty of breathing which include:
Recommendation:
It's recommended to see a cardiologist for further assessment and management.
Considering that there are different causes for the symptoms you're suffering from, it's recommended to have a medical examination by a doctor to evaluate the condition as your symptoms may be caused by coronary artery ischemia, which is known as angina pectoris, whose treatment includes the use of several treatments such as Beta-blockers and calcium-inhibitors, with the use of anticoagulants such as aspirin and clopidogrel, and the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs such as atorvastatin. Pulmonary embolism and other diseases that cause chest pain should also be excluded by consulting a specialist doctor. We also advise to reduce the intake of fat in food and follow a healthy diet, exercise such as walking for half an hour a day, and stop smoking if you smoke, in addition to avoiding stress and psychological pressure.
Diagnosis:
A clinical medical examination and taking your medical history by a cardiologist, a complete blood test to detect the presence of anemia or infections, an electrocardiogram with effort to detect cases of angina pectoris, an echocardiogram of the heart to check on the integrity of the heart muscle. In addition to Chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia or thoracic bone problems, and CT scan if pulmonary embolism is suspected.
Causes of chest pain and difficulty breathing:
There are many causes for chest pain and difficulty of breathing which include:
- Angina pectoris & Myocardial infarction
- Anemia
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pneumonia
- Problems in the bones of the rib cage
- Others
Recommendation:
It's recommended to see a cardiologist for further assessment and management.
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