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What Causes Electric Shock Pain In Chest Radiating To The Knee?
i have unexplained what feels like heart pain its like an electric shock in my left side of my chest under my breast it feels sometimes bringing me to my knees and i have to fetal up to get relieve.. its scary enough to feel like i am dying. any tests you recommend i also when this happens get hot flashes and loose colour and have a continues annoying not really pain but feels heavier like it will happen again
It is possible that the pain may be nerve related (neuralgia)
Neuralgia can occur due to abnormal function of the nerves. This can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes such as:(a) vitamin b12 and folate deficiency (b)diabetes (c)trauma to the nerves (d)liver or kidney disease (e)nerve diseases such as stroke or ms (f)infection such as shingles
In some cases the cause is not known.
If it continues, then you may need to see your doctor for an assessment.
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What Causes Electric Shock Pain In Chest Radiating To The Knee?
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that the pain may be nerve related (neuralgia) Neuralgia can occur due to abnormal function of the nerves. This can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes such as:(a) vitamin b12 and folate deficiency (b)diabetes (c)trauma to the nerves (d)liver or kidney disease (e)nerve diseases such as stroke or ms (f)infection such as shingles In some cases the cause is not known. If it continues, then you may need to see your doctor for an assessment. I hope this helps