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Is Chest Pain Related To Neck Disc Problem?

I have degenerative disc in the neck area with some bulging and herniated discs. It often have pains in my left arm which also sometimes spreads to diffrent locations in my chest causing discomfort. In august I had several heart tests done and the Dr saw no evidence of a heart problem. These chest pains are unsettling and I wondering if they are related to the the neck. Male 57 and controlled diabetic (A1C 6.1)
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
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Hi,

Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan.
Spine related problems like prolapsed disc and subsequent nerve compression can cause similar problems.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Chest Pain Related To Neck Disc Problem?

Hi, Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan. Spine related problems like prolapsed disc and subsequent nerve compression can cause similar problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician