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What Causes Chest Pain With Heaviness In Left Arm?

I have been having chest pains on and off for 3 days now, I feel very sluggish although I haven t missed work it is very hard to concentrate, I am a waitress so I am constantly on the go, I thought it might be indigestion but I didn t eat anything today and still no change what do I need to do? at times my left arm feels very heavy when the pain comes

posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014

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Thu, 9 May 2019 Answered on

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Cardiologist, Dr. Ilir Sharka's Response

Hello,

I would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety.

Anyway, before coming to this conclusion, I would recommend performing some tests:
- a resting ECG
- chest X-ray study
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR.

An exercise cardiac stress test may be needed.

In the meantime, I would recommend taking Omeprazole in order to help against acid reflux.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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What Causes Chest Pain With Heaviness In Left Arm?

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