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What Causes Chest Pain When Diagnosed With Malaria?

I have a question about a young man who is dxed with malaria and typhoid but he is already in the hospital. NO doctors there due to its being midnight. He is complaining about chest pain, short of breath, left arm and left leg hurting. Any ideas? Thanks.
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Hi. In my opinion he should inform the duty staff, they will evaluate the symptoms and will call the doctor if required.

These symptoms might be benign and part of his illness. But chest pain and shortness of breath can be due to pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism means blockage of blood vessels of lungs due to clots. It causes chest pain and shortness of breath along with other symptoms. Patients who are ill and bed bound are at increased risk of it. It is a life threatening disease, so it should be ruled out.

Hope, my answer was helpful. Regards.

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What Causes Chest Pain When Diagnosed With Malaria?

Hi. In my opinion he should inform the duty staff, they will evaluate the symptoms and will call the doctor if required. These symptoms might be benign and part of his illness. But chest pain and shortness of breath can be due to pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism means blockage of blood vessels of lungs due to clots. It causes chest pain and shortness of breath along with other symptoms. Patients who are ill and bed bound are at increased risk of it. It is a life threatening disease, so it should be ruled out. Hope, my answer was helpful. Regards.