- female
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about my cousin. She's been having really bad chest pain on her left side since Thursday night. It hurts a lot when she touches it, and she can't lay down or sleep well. She tried taking Dolowin capsules, but it didn't help at all. What should we do? Could it be something serious?
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Ecg and x-ray chest is advised to the patient.
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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