- Male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried because my husband keeps having this slight pain and tightness in the center of his chest. It's especially bothersome when he coughs or takes a deep breath during these episodes. It's not happening all the time, but I'm not sure if we should investigate heart problems or something else. There aren't any other symptoms to go off of. What should we do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Ecg and chest x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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