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What Causes Weight Gain, Thigh Numbness And Abdominal Pain After Coronary Stenting?
Ever since a heart attack (with stent put in) in 2012, I ve gained over 30 lbs in my stomach area. Occasional numbing in my right thigh to my knee, but lately, that has been replaced by a sharp, debilitating pain in my upper left stomach area. Am thinking about going to the ER tomorrow.
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Wed, 27 May 2015
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Hello,
The pain in our stomach area is concerning about something related to the heart or pancreas. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG, cardiac enzymes and some other blood lab tests (complete blood count, amylase and lipase plasma levels, ESR, D-dimmer plasma levels, etc.).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
The pain in our stomach area is concerning about something related to the heart or pancreas. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG, cardiac enzymes and some other blood lab tests (complete blood count, amylase and lipase plasma levels, ESR, D-dimmer plasma levels, etc.).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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