- male
- 75 Years
- 07/02/2025
My grandfather, who's around 75, has been experiencing some discomfort in the upper left side of his chest just above his heart. He thinks it's probably related to acidity. The pain started just a few hours ago, and he's not on any regular medication. Should we be worried about this being something more serious? What would you recommend we do next?
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tab pantop 40 mg for 3 days
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
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