What Causes Radiating Pain In The Chest And Shoulder While Having UTI?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017

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Question : When I urinate, (have uti) I have burning pain mid chest and shoulder running down arms to mid forearms. Then have been told it is unusual by an MD, but does occur. I have five stents in my heart.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
most probable cause is neuropathy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM,
To my mind, since you are an insulin dependant Diabetic, most probable cause is neuropathy.
When you urinate, the pressure exerted precipitates attack of tingling and numbness. Later on these attacks may become continuous as neuropathy advances.
You should try B12 (if already not taking) and Pre gabapentin. I think it will help.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

My sx is not numbness and tingling. The pain is more of burning pain and aching.

See above.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
neuropathic pain can burn and ache too without numbness.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, neuropathic pain can burn and ache too without numbness.
Another possibility is acidity.
Try something like Omeprazole once a day for a fortnight and see whether you get relieved.
You can revert back with more queries and thoughts.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy