- male
- 40 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm feeling like there's a weight on my chest, and every so often, it really hurts. I've had COVID twice but I'm on the mend now. I was thinking of getting a chest x-ray, but I noticed there are different kinds, like AP view and lateral view. I'm not sure which one I should go for. Can you help?
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Patient is advised complete blood count,esr,C-reactive protein and chest x-ray pa view.
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I've been having this thing where my chest hurts for just a second or two, and then I feel okay again, but it keeps happening. It's like every 45 minutes or so, especially after I eat or drink. I'm not really sure what's going on, and it's starting to worry me. What do you think I should do about it?
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visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management
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