What Causes Radiating Pain In Left Arm, Left Breast And Left Nipple?

Posted on Sun, 21 Feb 2016

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Sun, 21 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have been experiencing sharp pain that travels up my left arm directly to left breast most intense in left nipple. I have neurologist for my M.S. And cardiologist this has been going on for the last five days.
What could in be ?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely gastric discomfort, needs evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Chest pain radiating to arm for the last 5 days with history of MS should be evaluated for heart problem with a simple EKG. If normal then gastric discomfort like gastritis or acid reflux or musculoskeletal soreness common in MS patients can be the cause. It needs a little work up and evaluation to sort out what is causing it. Other possibilities are costochondritis or anxiety depression .

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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