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What Causes Pain In Upper Chest Area And Left Arm?

Hi on Saturday morning I was awaken with pain in my left upper chest area and left arm with some dizziness. I have tendonitis of the left elbow anyway. My pulse was regular. Once the dizziness slowed I took a baby Asa and was able to fall back asleep. During the day on Saturday I experienced some chest discomfort, left arm pain and started having pain in my left side. This morning I continue to have discomfort in left shoulder arm area and left side. Some indigestion. Also my pulse has remained regular throughout this problem. My BP 130 s/80 s. I take BP meds which keep my BP WNL.
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
As a rule in chest pain, we have to first rule out cardiac cause.
So please get done ECG to rule out heart disease.
If this is normal than get done chest x ray to rule out pulmonary cause.
If this is also normal than you must have anxiety associated symptoms.
So better to avoid stress and anxiety. Be relax and calm.
For indigestion try to follow this.
1. Avoid oily and spicy food.
2. Avoid large meals, instead take small meals.
3. Go for walk after meals.
4. Take proton pump inhibitors.
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What Causes Pain In Upper Chest Area And Left Arm?

Thanks for your question on HCM. As a rule in chest pain, we have to first rule out cardiac cause. So please get done ECG to rule out heart disease. If this is normal than get done chest x ray to rule out pulmonary cause. If this is also normal than you must have anxiety associated symptoms. So better to avoid stress and anxiety. Be relax and calm. For indigestion try to follow this. 1. Avoid oily and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take small meals. 3. Go for walk after meals. 4. Take proton pump inhibitors.