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Suggest Remedy For Stabbing Pain In Chest That Radiates To Arms
Question: Sudden sharp stabbing pain in left chest which spread to left arm followed by throbbing pain in left arm and trapezoid within a few minutes made worse by stress. the pain felt like a stabbing pain and a spreading electric shock into the left arm.
Brief Answer:
Neuropathic pain most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
The sharp shock like pain is unlikely to be a heart pain. This kind of pain is typical of pain from pinched nerves, often in the neck or upper thoracic region.
It would be good to see a doctor and have yourself examined and investigated.
Best wishes,
Neuropathic pain most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
The sharp shock like pain is unlikely to be a heart pain. This kind of pain is typical of pain from pinched nerves, often in the neck or upper thoracic region.
It would be good to see a doctor and have yourself examined and investigated.
Best wishes,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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