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What Causes Persistent High BP, Recurring Soreness In Left Arm And Anxiety?
Question: Had high blood pressure couple weeks ago and have on and off sore left arm feeling of numbness. Sometimes I feel my heart racing could it be aniexty
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting may be related to anxiety however neurological and cardiac issues should be excluded.
This is why I strongly recommend that you should do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test
- Eye fundoscopy
- Cervical spine x-ray
If all the above mentioned exams will be normal than your symptoms are related to anxiety.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting may be related to anxiety however neurological and cardiac issues should be excluded.
This is why I strongly recommend that you should do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test
- Eye fundoscopy
- Cervical spine x-ray
If all the above mentioned exams will be normal than your symptoms are related to anxiety.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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