CHEST PAIN, NONCARDIAC
Based on your visit today, the exact cause of your chest pain is not certain. Your condition does not seem serious and your pain does not appear to be coming from your heart. However, sometimes the signs of a serious problem take more time to appear. Therefore, please watch for the warning signs listed below.
HOME CARE:
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Rest today and avoid strenuous activity.
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Take any prescribed medicine as directed.
FOLLOW UP with your doctor or this facility as instructed or if you do not start to feel better within 24 hours.
[NOTE: If an X-ray or EKG (cardiogram) was made, it will be reviewed by another specialist. You will be notified of any new findings that may affect your care.]
GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION if any of the following occur:
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A change in the type of pain: if it feels different, becomes more severe, lasts longer, or begins to spread into your shoulder, arm, neck, jaw or back
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Shortness of breath or increased pain with breathing
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Cough with dark colored sputum (phlegm) or blood
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Weakness, dizziness, or fainting
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Fever of 100.4ºF (38ºC) or higher, or as directed by your healthcare provider
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Swelling, pain or redness in one leg
