Patient
Hi, I'm experiencing some health issues and I'm hoping you can give me some advice.
Triage Assistant
Where does it hurt?
Patient
I've been having some mild pain in my chest.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain go anywhere else, like your neck, jaw, arms, or back?
Patient
No, it doesn't spread anywhere else. It's just in my chest.
Triage Assistant
When did the chest pain begin? Minutes, hours, or days ago?
Patient
It's been going on for a few days now.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain come and go, or has it been constant since it started? Does it get worse with exertion?
Patient
The pain isn't constant; it tends to come and go. It doesn't seem to get worse with exertion, either.
Triage Assistant
How long does each episode of pain last? Seconds, minutes, or hours?
Patient
Each episode lasts for a few minutes, not very long at all.
Triage Assistant
How bad is the pain on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is mild and doesn't interfere with daily activities, and 10 is severe and excruciating?
Patient
I would say it's around a 2 or 3. It's definitely noticeable but not very severe.
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 any history of heart problems or those particular risk factors.
Triage Assistant
Do you have any history of lung disease, such as asthma, emphysema, or prior blood clots in the lungs?
Patient
No, I don't have any history of lung disease either.
Triage Assistant
What do you think is causing the chest pain? Any specific activities or conditions you suspect?
Patient
Well, I was recently diagnosed with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), so I suspect it might be related to that.
Triage Assistant
Do you have any other symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, fever, difficulty breathing, or cough?
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Triage result was accurate.
First aid advice was given.
All assesssment questions asked.