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Suggest Treatment For Severe Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath
Hello I m 52 , 235 lbs 6 1 . I have never smoked & have a office job. I have been having chest pains for a few weeks , and shortness of breath for a few months . I am puffing when I walk up a flight of stairs , and sometimes feel like i m trying to catch my breath when at rest ....Any ideas?
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Fri, 13 Nov 2015
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having some cardiac problem like coronary insufficiency or angina.
Go for EKG, TMT, cardac enzyme test etc.
After report go for treatment accordingly.
Meanwhile take rest and avoid exercises.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having some cardiac problem like coronary insufficiency or angina.
Go for EKG, TMT, cardac enzyme test etc.
After report go for treatment accordingly.
Meanwhile take rest and avoid exercises.
Ok and take care.
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