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Re: Chest Pain
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Re: Chest Pain
by CCF CARDIO MD DLB, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on June 30, 1998 at 19:07:06:
In Reply to: Chest Pain posted by Kathy Grubbs on June 30, 1998 at 14:20:56:
I am a female, 34 years old, general good health, overweight about 45 pounds. Recently I began having mild "chest" pain primarily on my left side, behind my breast, occasionally I will also get a sharp pain in the upper leg/groin area. I do get a lot of exercise/aerobic dance, walking, gardening, etc. There is no history of heart trouble in our family. Someone suggested that I may be suffering from (excuse the spelling-I'm not sure how it's spelled) Pluracy? What is that and what are the symptoms?
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Dear Kathy:
Pleurisy is a term that refers to inflammation around the lungs. It is usually a pain associated with lung problems such as pneumonia, lung clots, rib fractures, and a host of other conditions. Typically, the pain is worse on taking a deep breath. Pleurisy is a very nonspecific term that does not describe a single disease.
If I had to guess, I would say that your aches are due to muscle strain from your activities. However, it would be advisable to see your general doctor for a thorough evaluation, and this is what I suggest.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
In Reply to: Chest Pain posted by Kathy Grubbs on June 30, 1998 at 14:20:56:
I am a female, 34 years old, general good health, overweight about 45 pounds. Recently I began having mild "chest" pain primarily on my left side, behind my breast, occasionally I will also get a sharp pain in the upper leg/groin area. I do get a lot of exercise/aerobic dance, walking, gardening, etc. There is no history of heart trouble in our family. Someone suggested that I may be suffering from (excuse the spelling-I'm not sure how it's spelled) Pluracy? What is that and what are the symptoms?
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Dear Kathy:
Pleurisy is a term that refers to inflammation around the lungs. It is usually a pain associated with lung problems such as pneumonia, lung clots, rib fractures, and a host of other conditions. Typically, the pain is worse on taking a deep breath. Pleurisy is a very nonspecific term that does not describe a single disease.
If I had to guess, I would say that your aches are due to muscle strain from your activities. However, it would be advisable to see your general doctor for a thorough evaluation, and this is what I suggest.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
