My 85 year old aunt with diabetes,harding of the arteries and past heart bypass in 1979 was having some sharp pains under her right breast when I put her to bed this eve. Should I be concerned? Or try to not worry about it and go to bed myself unless she calls me and is having other problems? She didn t seem out of breath or other wise in any kind of trama,her bp was up 190/60 just because she forgot to take her meds after supper. I appreciate any response.
The questions to ask. Has this been present before? Is there shortness of breath? Does it go anywhere else? Is it reoccurring? If it is like prior heart related discomfort, or has associated symptoms, it should be evaluated soon. Even if you are reassured that it isn't heart, an episode of chest discomfort with no apparent reason should be reported to her cardiologist.