How do doctors determine whether chest discomfort is due to a heart or lung related issue?

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I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. Essentially, the clinician would take a thorough medial history, examine you and then determine if further investigations are needed.

This might include a chest X-ray and ECG in the first instance and further tests might include blood tests, CT scans etc

It does sound like your symptoms may be anxiety/stress related, nevertheless chest pain and difficulty breathing should not be ignored and I would certainly arrange to see a general physician, cardiologies or exercise specialist.

I hope this helps.

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Dr Dinesh

I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. Essentially, the clinician would take a thorough medial history, examine you and then determine if further investigations are needed.

This might include a chest X-ray and ECG in the first instance and further tests might include blood tests, CT scans etc

It does sound like your symptoms may be anxiety/stress related, nevertheless chest pain and difficulty breathing should not be ignored and I would certainly arrange to see a general physician, cardiologies or exercise specialist.

I hope this helps.

BW
Dr Dinesh

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