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How Can chest Pain Along With Numbness In The Arm Be Treated?

I am having chest pain on the left side only and it has lasted for 3 hours now. And my left arm has been feeling numb at times and has an achy feeling at the shoulder part. I took 2 hydroxycut pills this morning around 10am and I looked it and saw it can lead to chest or heart problems. I m not sure if this will pass or if its serious. I dont feel short of breath or any other symptoms really.
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Hello,

I understand your concern and would like to know more about your chest pain:
- Is it triggered by arm movements or body movements?
- Does deep breathing or pressure on the chest trigger the pain?

The above characteristics would be indicative of a musculoskeletal pain.

What are your age and past medical history?

If the chest pain persists, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a chest X-ray study, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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How Can chest Pain Along With Numbness In The Arm Be Treated?

Hello, I understand your concern and would like to know more about your chest pain: - Is it triggered by arm movements or body movements? - Does deep breathing or pressure on the chest trigger the pain? The above characteristics would be indicative of a musculoskeletal pain. What are your age and past medical history? If the chest pain persists, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a chest X-ray study, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist