A 38-year-old male asked:
shortness of breath at rest since this morning plus unusual fatigue . and tightness in chest .no other symptoms. does it warrant an er visit?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
60 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: Although those symptoms may well be noncardiac, they deserve evaluation in the hospital emergency room where prompt evaluation and proper testing can be obtained. Anxiety and chronic stress may account for the symptoms but cardiopulmonary pathology must be ruled out first.
Answered on Apr 12, 2017
Dr. Julian Bennett answered
21 years experience Internal Medicine
IMMEDIATE EVAL!!!: chest tightness alone Should be evaluated emergently, particularly if accompanied by fatigue or shortness of breath. the symptoms are concerning for a life-threatening problems like heart attack or pulmonary embolus ( blood clot in the lung)... you could also have serious problems still not quite as life-threatening as and abnormal heartbeat. if no ER is immediately available, you should call 911
Answered on Apr 12, 2017
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
There is not way: to answer this in 400 characters or less. Have you had a comprehensive medical evaluation to determine the diagnosis? That is essential. Take care.
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