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Left Side Of Upper Chest Has Shorting Pains, Arm Gets Numb After Eating. Medication ?

My left side of my upper chest has have shorting pains for a few days now. But it comes and goes... Mostly after I eat and my arm goes alittle numb. It's very uncomfortable and I don't know what to do. I've taken heart burn medication but i don't know if that is what it is...please le me know if this is normal... Thank you
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Sat, 14 Sep 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,

It is necessary to know if you have a past history of heart burn or gastritis. Other signs like fever of body aches could be important to be precised. The problem could range from an infection like pneumonia to gastro intestinal disease like reflux as you rightly put it. It is important to have a good diagnosis before proceeding to treatment. I advice you to get a proper clinical examination and a chest X ray done to be more specific and sure. I suggest you consult a doctor first. Thanks and kind regards.

Bain LE, MD.
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Left Side Of Upper Chest Has Shorting Pains, Arm Gets Numb After Eating. Medication ?

Hi and thanks for the query, It is necessary to know if you have a past history of heart burn or gastritis. Other signs like fever of body aches could be important to be precised. The problem could range from an infection like pneumonia to gastro intestinal disease like reflux as you rightly put it. It is important to have a good diagnosis before proceeding to treatment. I advice you to get a proper clinical examination and a chest X ray done to be more specific and sure. I suggest you consult a doctor first. Thanks and kind regards. Bain LE, MD.