Ankle swelling and chest pain that lasts for 1-10 seconds.
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Hi,
I'm just trying to get some help for my 49 year old mom to make sure she's alright.
So she had a little ankle swelling for about 1 day a week and a half ago and it came back and has been there for almost 1 and a half to 2 days. She also has slight stabbing chest pain that last for 1-10 seconds and is sudden. It doesn't affect her everyday life but is making me and my baby sister concerned. She has had a short breath for about 5-10 minutes one night due to some form of anxiety and emotional stress but hasn't had any since then. She also has some emotional stress. She moves healthy,and is able to do her normal routines.I've seen no sign of weakness or tiredness, except after a long walk. She is also very active,doesn't smoke at all, rarely drinks alcohol but she has a big appetite and tends to eat a lot,she's not overweight,just a little fat. She keeps telling me that she's OK and I really hope she is. Can someone give me an idea of whats going on?My sister and I really love our mom,who is our only parent. A little help would be kindly appreciated. Thanks,V.
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Scotgal videsh21581
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If she consumes too much salt that could account for some swollen ankles or hands, but if she says she's o.k., you need to believe her. She is your only parent, she is not going to let herself or her health be in peril, because she knows she is all you've got. Sharp sudden pains in the chest area can be caused by things other than the heart. Even stress can cause pain that isn't related to the heart. She doesn't smoke and that alone is a big risk factor for heart disease.