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Suggest Treatment For Chest Discomfort Due To COPD

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Question : I have COPD so I've had a certain amount of discomfort in my chest for a while now. Lately I've been able to feel my heart in a way I haven't sensed before, like I can feel it working. I don't have any dizziness or lightheadedness but I have a feeling of dread when I lie down that I can't explain and sometimes I have a sharp pain in my left armpit. How alarmed should I be?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not worrisome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Your symptoms are not worrisome.In view of COPD, I would suggest you to get cardiac evaluation done as well.EKG, 2d echo and if possible stress test can be undertaken.

This will not only relieve your concern but also get a baseline cardiac evaluation done.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Discomfort Due To COPD

Brief Answer: Your symptoms are not worrisome. Detailed Answer: Hello, Your symptoms are not worrisome.In view of COPD, I would suggest you to get cardiac evaluation done as well.EKG, 2d echo and if possible stress test can be undertaken. This will not only relieve your concern but also get a baseline cardiac evaluation done. Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.