When should I go to the doctor for chest pain?
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When should I go to the doctor for chest pain?
When chest pain warrants an ER visit You should also visit the ER if your chest pain is prolonged, severe or accompanied by any of the following symptoms: Confusion/disorientation. Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath—especially after a long period of inactivity. Excessive sweating or ashen color.
How long before chest pains are serious?
How to tell if chest pain is serious. Some types of chest pain should send you to the emergency room — particularly if it lasts for at least five minutes. Symptoms could include new or unexplained chest pain coupled with shortness of breath, a cold sweat, nausea, fatigue or lightheadedness.
When should I go to the hospital for chest pain with Covid?
Experience severe chest pain or tightness. Have a bluish or dusky discoloration of your skin, lips, or nail beds. Seem confused or disoriented. Are having difficulty staying awake.
How do I know when to go to the ER with Covid?
Your emergency room provider will likely recommend you stay in the hospital if:
- You are struggling to breathe.
- Your oxygen levels are low.
- Your symptoms are interfering with your ability to care for yourself.
- You have a medical condition that makes it more likely that your infection will worsen.
When should you go to ER for Covid?
Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately: Trouble breathing. Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
Should I go to the doctor if I have chest pains?
Certainly, if you have any of the signs that your chest pain may be a medical emergency, cal 911 or get yourself to an emergency room. But keep in mind that sometimes even mild chest discomfort can represent a serious problem. If your chest pain just seems unusual, or is disturbing to you in any way, you should get yourself checked out.
What happens when you go to the ER for chest pain?
You should go to the emergency room (ER) any time you’ve had chest pain that you’ve never had before. Also, nausea, debilitating weakness or dizziness can sometimes be a sign of a heart attack.
When to seek medical help for chest pain?
Even doctors may have a difficult time deciding if chest pain is a sign of a heart attack or something less serious, such as indigestion. If you have unexplained chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, seek emergency medical help right away rather than trying to diagnose the cause yourself.
What to do when you experience chest pain?
Costochondritis, which is an inflammation of the chest wall, is often the source of severe chest pain. Applying a cold pack several times a day to the affected area may help reduce inflammation and ease pain. Learn more: What are the differences between heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD? »