Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
172 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Left Sided Chest Pain And Loss Of Appetite?

I have some shortness of breath but this is on the left side with some soreness on the left side of my chest. I was told last year I had high LDL cholesterol (bad). I am not sure what is going on. My heart has been tested and all is normal. I had a chest Xray at my doctors office and nothing was found. All is normal. All tests ran were normal. I have weakness and lack of appetite. Recently 1-6-16I had three teeth extractions on the left side. Prior to that I had taken 10 days penicillin twice a day 500 mg each tab. I seemed to be doing better while taking that for the dental infection. I am not sure what I should do. Should I get an MRI???
posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016
Twitter Sun, 22 Mar 2020 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 24 Mar 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

It may be due to cardiac pathology. For further assessment you may require electrocardiogram, 2D echo after cardiologist consultation. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require vital parameter monitoring.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

2 Doctors agree with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Left Sided Chest Pain And Loss Of Appetite?

Hello, It may be due to cardiac pathology. For further assessment you may require electrocardiogram, 2D echo after cardiologist consultation. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require vital parameter monitoring. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician