Patient
Hi, I'm hoping to get some advice on a health issue I've been experiencing.
Triage Assistant
Sure, I can help with that. Where does it hurt?
Patient
I've been feeling some pain in my chest.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain go anywhere else, like your neck, jaw, arms, or back?
Patient
No, it's localized to just my chest.
Triage Assistant
When did the chest pain begin?
Patient
It started a few days ago.
Triage Assistant
Is the pain constant, or does it come and go? Does it get worse with exertion?
Patient
It's not constant; it comes and goes. It only lasts for a few seconds at a time. I haven't noticed if it's related to exertion.
Triage Assistant
How bad is the pain on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is mild (doesn't interfere with normal activities) and 10 is severe (excruciating pain, unable to do any normal activities)?
Patient
It's probably around a 4. It's uncomfortable, but I can still go about my day.
Triage Assistant
Do you have any history of heart problems or risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, or a strong family history of heart disease?
Patient
No, I don't have a history of heart problems or any major risk factors like that.
Triage Assistant
What do you think might be causing the chest pain?
Patient
I'm not sure what could be causing it. That's why I thought I'd reach out to the hospital for some professional advice.
Triage Assistant
Do you have any other symptoms like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, fever, difficulty breathing, or cough?
Patient
No, I haven't experienced any other symptoms like those. Just the sharp chest pain.
Triage Assistant
Based on the information you've provided, it would be a good idea to have a healthcare provider evaluate your condition. You should see a doctor as soon as possible today to rule out any potential serious issues, even though the pain is not constant and you don't have other symptoms. Thank you for calling, goodbye.
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Triage result was accurate.
First aid is not applicable.
Some assessment questions asked.