
Is Pain In The Big Toe A Symptom Of Heart Attack?

Posted on
Sun, 10 Jul 2016
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Question : Is there a relationship between pain in the big toe and heart attacts?
Brief Answer:
Isolated big toe pain is unlikely to be related to the heart attack.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
Isolated big toe pain is unlikely to be related to the heart attack.
The presence of other symptoms like chest discomfort, Pain that Spreads to the Arm, pain that radiates down the left side of the body, dizziness, lightheadedness, getting exhausted easily, Nausea, Indigestion, Heartburn, or Stomach Pain, sweating, irregular heartbeat should require evaluation.
But if you are anxious it is better to get CVS examination done by physician.
Hope this helps
Take care
Isolated big toe pain is unlikely to be related to the heart attack.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
Isolated big toe pain is unlikely to be related to the heart attack.
The presence of other symptoms like chest discomfort, Pain that Spreads to the Arm, pain that radiates down the left side of the body, dizziness, lightheadedness, getting exhausted easily, Nausea, Indigestion, Heartburn, or Stomach Pain, sweating, irregular heartbeat should require evaluation.
But if you are anxious it is better to get CVS examination done by physician.
Hope this helps
Take care
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Dr. Sonia Raina

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