Question 1

I'm feeling a lot of heaviness in my chest and I'm having trouble breathing. It's like I can't take a full breath and whenever I try, it feels like it just stops and I can't hold it in for long. What could this be?

Accepted Answer

dp chest x ray

Question 2

I'm worried about my dad. He had angioplasty last month, and he's been taking Preva As 150 mg every day. Now he's got a fever. Do you think it's okay to give him paracetamol?

Accepted Answer

ACL Tear Treatment and Rehabilitation

_Treatment Options_

1. *Conservative management*: Physical therapy, bracing, and pain management for patients with partial tears or those who are not surgical candidates.
2. *Surgical reconstruction*: ACL reconstruction surgery, followed by rehabilitation, for patients with complete tears or those who have failed conservative management.

_Rehabilitation Phases and Timeline_

1. *Acute phase (0-2 weeks)*: Pain management, swelling reduction, and knee range of motion exercises.
2. *Strengthening phase (2-6 weeks)*: Progressive strengthening exercises for the quadriceps, hamstrings, and core muscles.
3. *Functional phase (6-12 weeks)*: Agility drills, balance exercises, and sport-specific training.
4. *Return to sport phase (3-6 months)*: Gradual return to sports activities, with ongoing strengthening and conditioning exercises.

_Therapy Sessions Required_

1. *Average 2-3 sessions per week*: For 3-6 months, depending on the individual's progress and goals.
2. *Total sessions: 30-60*: Spread over 3-6 months, with regular assessments and progression of exercises.

Question 3

I had this pinching pain in my chest last night, and it slowly spread across the left side. It was there for about 20 minutes and then just vanished. Should I be worried about this?

Accepted Answer

pain in the chest probable cause could be due to angina,an  ECG and  troponin T test and CPKMB is advised

I'm experiencing some chest heaviness and a bit of pain, and it's making it harder to catch my breath at times. I've been smoking about 10 to 12 cigarettes a day. Should I be concerned about this, and what could be causing these symptoms?

Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice daily to the patient.

More Cardiology Health Queries

I'm feeling a lot of heaviness in my chest and I'm having trouble breathing. It's like I can't take a full breath and whenever I try, it feels like it just stops and I can't hold it in for long. What could this be?

I'm worried about my dad. He had angioplasty last month, and he's been taking Preva As 150 mg every day. Now he's got a fever. Do you think it's okay to give him paracetamol?

I had this pinching pain in my chest last night, and it slowly spread across the left side. It was there for about 20 minutes and then just vanished. Should I be worried about this?

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