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What Causes Gurgling From Left Chest Area?

Hi there! My mom didn t sleep well last night, and as we are sitting on the couch her left side is constantly gurgling. Very loud, consistent. It s definitely not in her stomach, but more in her left chest area. She had her kidney removed in October, has HOCM, and a valve problem. Is this something to be concerned about? Thank you!
posted on Sun, 3 May 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your mother's situation and problem.
In my opinion, you should immediately take her to cardiologist.
Since she is known case of HOCM (hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy) and valvular heart diseases, possibility of worsening of underlying disease is more for her chest sound.
She is also having difficulty in sleeping.
This is mostly due to heart failure.
So consult cardiologist immediately and get done clinical examination, ecg and 2d echo.
She needs urgent treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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What Causes Gurgling From Left Chest Area?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your mother s situation and problem. In my opinion, you should immediately take her to cardiologist. Since she is known case of HOCM (hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy) and valvular heart diseases, possibility of worsening of underlying disease is more for her chest sound. She is also having difficulty in sleeping. This is mostly due to heart failure. So consult cardiologist immediately and get done clinical examination, ecg and 2d echo. She needs urgent treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.