What Causes Heaviness And Numbness In Left Arm?

Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 Answered on

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : I am 75 yrs. old weigh 160 lbs. & do have a history of heart problems. Today ,I am having an occurrence of left arm heaviness & numbness, no pain. What could that be? E-mail address XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be a heart related issue

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

With history of heart problems, you present symptoms do make me suspicious about ischemic heart disease. I would recommend you a immediate visit to the ER and get a EKG done as soon as possible.

Wish you good health.

Please do follow up after the EKG.

Regards,

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar