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Can A Heart Attack Cause Weakness In The Arms And Legs Along With Sharp Upper Backache?

I am 23 years old is it possible I could be experiencing a heart attack? I feel very weak especially in my arms and legs, I’m fatigued but can’t sleep (I’ve slept 4 hours in 2 days) also very nauseous and my upper back gets these sharp pains that come and go and I get hot flashes too. I am also 5 days late on my period but taken 2 pregnancy tests both turned out negative.
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Weakness in the hands and feet can be due to hypokalemia, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance in the body. Upper sharp backache can be due to improper posture, muscle strain, gastritis, injury or sprain to the ligaments or discs that support the spine. Maintain proper posture, stay well hydrated, take ORS, juice and soups. Eat healthily, exercise daily.

However, weakness and fatigue, upper body pain, sweating, nausea, chest pain can also be due to developing coronary artery problems. Visit ER, get physically examined and have lipid function tests, urinalysis, CBC, X-ray, Ecg, echo, stress tests and imaging tests done if required. Get evaluated, get treated. Take fiber in diet and plenty of water, avoid constipation. Take Omeprazole when pain, take care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. RS Gulati's  Response
Hi,

A heart attack is unlikely in a 23-year-old girl. Get an ECG, X-ray chest PA view done and talk to me. What are your blood reports? Why pregnancy tests? Are you married?

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. R.S. Gulati,
General & Family Physician
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Can A Heart Attack Cause Weakness In The Arms And Legs Along With Sharp Upper Backache?

Hi, Weakness in the hands and feet can be due to hypokalemia, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance in the body. Upper sharp backache can be due to improper posture, muscle strain, gastritis, injury or sprain to the ligaments or discs that support the spine. Maintain proper posture, stay well hydrated, take ORS, juice and soups. Eat healthily, exercise daily. However, weakness and fatigue, upper body pain, sweating, nausea, chest pain can also be due to developing coronary artery problems. Visit ER, get physically examined and have lipid function tests, urinalysis, CBC, X-ray, Ecg, echo, stress tests and imaging tests done if required. Get evaluated, get treated. Take fiber in diet and plenty of water, avoid constipation. Take Omeprazole when pain, take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician