Are Cramps And Pain In The Arms, Chest And Other Parts Of The Body A Serious Issue?

Posted on Tue, 28 Aug 2018

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Question : I am now getting weird cramps and pains not only in arms but in chest and throughout other parts of body help

Answered by Dr. Arnold Zedd (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Diffuse body pains

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

There are a number of causes of bodily pains.
- Sprain of tendons
- Referred pain from the chest(source of pain) to the abdomen(where the pain is felt)
- Referred pain from the hip(source of pain) to the knee(where the pain is felt)
- Drugs(for example, aspirin, ibuprofen)
- Psychological(such as anxiety)
A person with anxiety generally has concerns about family, friends, or activities; worries about things before they happen; can have repetitive, unwanted thoughts or actions; s/he can tend to have fears of embarrassment or making mistakes; and low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence.

I would like for you to see your primary care physician about your symptoms to learn if s/he has other suggestions.

Wish you good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Arnold Zedd, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee