Girlfriend has been feeling chest pain since yesterday and it hurts the most below the throat
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She should go to a cardiologist ASAP
If the finding shows no heart problems, then have the dr prescribe a MRI of her C and upper T spine
Then they will know the cause and treat it
If the finding shows no heart problems, then have the dr prescribe a MRI of her C and upper T spine
Then they will know the cause and treat it
Chest pain can be a result of a ulcer, tear of the esophagus, or acid reflux, cardiac reasons (palpitations, heart attack, mitral valve prolapse), musculoskeletal (rib pain, muscle spasm), clots in the lung (pulmonary embolism) and panic attacks. Acid reflux can be caused by weight gain, eating close to bedtime and for some people certain types of food. I have also had younger patients with gall bladder inflammation that have presented with chest pain as well. Initial workup should include a good history and physical, based on that further testing may include any combination of the following: labs, ekg, imaging studies of chest, ultrasound of right upper quadrant and possible endoscopy. Hope this helps.
More information is necessary:
Onset: When did it start, under what circumstances?
Palliates/Provokes: What makes it better/what makes it worse? Position, medication, activity, etc.
Quality: burning, stabbing, sharp, dull, constant, intermittent
Radiation: does the pain "go" anywhere - does it start beneath the sternum and travel to the jaw or arm?
Severity: How bad is it on scale of 1 - 10?
A cardiologist is unnecessary as a first step. Seeing a primary care physician would likely result in the best and most inclusive work-up and treatment. An MRI is also NOT the answer. Cardiologists - or any physician for that matter - rarely begin their work-up by ordering tests or expensive imaging. They start with a thorough history and physical examination.
Have your girlfriend schedule an appointment with a primary care physician as soon as possible. If symptoms are severe, have her go to Urgent Care or the ER. All the best.
Onset: When did it start, under what circumstances?
Palliates/Provokes: What makes it better/what makes it worse? Position, medication, activity, etc.
Quality: burning, stabbing, sharp, dull, constant, intermittent
Radiation: does the pain "go" anywhere - does it start beneath the sternum and travel to the jaw or arm?
Severity: How bad is it on scale of 1 - 10?
A cardiologist is unnecessary as a first step. Seeing a primary care physician would likely result in the best and most inclusive work-up and treatment. An MRI is also NOT the answer. Cardiologists - or any physician for that matter - rarely begin their work-up by ordering tests or expensive imaging. They start with a thorough history and physical examination.
Have your girlfriend schedule an appointment with a primary care physician as soon as possible. If symptoms are severe, have her go to Urgent Care or the ER. All the best.
Thanks! Shes seen a doctor and gotten a EKG and that turned out ok, she was told to come back if it persist for more than two days.
I would agree... be seen by your PCP or Cardiologist. You are in a good age category that makes some possibilities less likely, but you cannot rule anything out until tests are performed. Good Luck & Healthy Living!
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