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Suggest Treatment For Chest Tightness And Numbness In Legs And Arms

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Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Question: I am a60 year old very active female in good health. For the last week I have been experiencing a slight tightness in my chest of and on. Sometimes I feel a slight numbness in my arms or legs. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Recommend a cardiac health check

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Taking your age and symptoms into consideration I would only recommend a check up on your cardiac health. I would not get you all tensed up, but I would although urge you to go ahead with the cardiac check.

A cardiac profile in any medical centre usually includes the following which I would also advise for you:

+Treadmill test
+EKG
+2D echocardiography
+Blood pressure check
+Lipid profile
+Heart rate
+General blood profile
and anything else your local doctor adds to this list.

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Tightness And Numbness In Legs And Arms

Brief Answer: Recommend a cardiac health check Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Taking your age and symptoms into consideration I would only recommend a check up on your cardiac health. I would not get you all tensed up, but I would although urge you to go ahead with the cardiac check. A cardiac profile in any medical centre usually includes the following which I would also advise for you: +Treadmill test +EKG +2D echocardiography +Blood pressure check +Lipid profile +Heart rate +General blood profile and anything else your local doctor adds to this list. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help. Best wishes.