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What Causes Pain And Pressure In The Chest?
Teen daughter texted saying her chest hurts and feels like there is a lot of pressure on it. feeling a bit shaky. Ate food 1/2 hour ago after only eating a bagel and cream cheese at 1 pm. I heard cough a bit this morning and blowing her nose. Beginning of a cold I would say? The heaviness on the chest makes me wonder. keep an eye on that?
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that the heaviness on the chest could be related to a respiratory tract infection. Gastritis can not be excluded either. For this reason, I recommend consulting with her attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- A chest X ray study
- A resting ECG
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the heaviness on the chest could be related to a respiratory tract infection. Gastritis can not be excluded either. For this reason, I recommend consulting with her attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- A chest X ray study
- A resting ECG
- Complete blood count, PCR, ESR.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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