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I have history of very large pe in r lung 7 yrs ago. my r lung started hurting a week ago in the same spot the pe was in. should i get checked out?
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Pulmonary Embolus: Definitely. With your history, it is wise to err in the side of caution.
Answered 1/1/2013
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Yes, get checked now: As you know, a pulmonary embolus can be lethal. So any symptoms suggestive of pe should be checked out: pleuritic pain (pain at the "top" of the breath), shortness of breath, coughing up blood, dizziness, etc. Additionally, a painful lump in a leg may be a dvt: deep vein thrombosis - a clot that can travel upstream to the lungs where it becomes very risky. Genetics can play a factor - get seen now.
Answered 9/28/2016
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