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Suggest Treatment For Tingling Sensation In The Left Hand
Question: last night I started having an uncomfortable feeling on the left side of my chest and a slight tingling in my left arm and hand. I thought it might be gas, so I took XXXXXXX seltzer and drank some coke. both relieved the symptoms by about half. I went to bed with the same symptoms, and was uncomfortable most of the night. I now have a soreness in my left chest and back that corresponds to the same area. I still have tingling in my left hand and now also in my right.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux.
But the numbness in both your arms can also be explained by an electrolyte imbalance.
I would like to know if deep breathing and cough exacerbate your chest pain. What about body movements?
This would indicate possible musculo-skeletal pain.
I recommend taking acetaminophen 500mg. If it help relieve your symptoms it would indicate musculo-skeletal pain.
It is also necessary taking Zantac or omeprazole to help in case of reflux.
If your problems persist, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
-PCR, ESR.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux.
But the numbness in both your arms can also be explained by an electrolyte imbalance.
I would like to know if deep breathing and cough exacerbate your chest pain. What about body movements?
This would indicate possible musculo-skeletal pain.
I recommend taking acetaminophen 500mg. If it help relieve your symptoms it would indicate musculo-skeletal pain.
It is also necessary taking Zantac or omeprazole to help in case of reflux.
If your problems persist, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
-PCR, ESR.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I received an email saying that I received an answer, but I do not see the answer here?
Brief Answer:
This was my first answer. Maybe a system problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux.
But the numbness in both your arms can also be explained by an electrolyte imbalance.
I would like to know if deep breathing and cough exacerbate your chest pain. What about body movements?
This would indicate possible musculo-skeletal pain.
I recommend taking acetaminophen 500mg. If it help relieve your symptoms it would indicate musculo-skeletal pain.
It is also necessary taking Zantac or omeprazole to help in case of reflux.
If your problems persist, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
-PCR, ESR.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
This was my first answer. Maybe a system problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to gastro-esophageal reflux.
But the numbness in both your arms can also be explained by an electrolyte imbalance.
I would like to know if deep breathing and cough exacerbate your chest pain. What about body movements?
This would indicate possible musculo-skeletal pain.
I recommend taking acetaminophen 500mg. If it help relieve your symptoms it would indicate musculo-skeletal pain.
It is also necessary taking Zantac or omeprazole to help in case of reflux.
If your problems persist, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
-PCR, ESR.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, Dr. Please disregard first follow up. I needed to refresh computer. Pain is exacerbated with deep breathing, but not with coughing. I forgot to mention that I did take 650 mg of Tylenol and it did help. From what you say, sounds musculo-skeletal. What can cause that? Did not exercise or hurt anything that I remember. However, was mush less active than usual. Did not work that day and read and watched TV much more than usual.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Yes, it seems to be a musculo-skeletal pain.
But, I would also recommend checking your blood electrolytes, because an electrolyte imbalance could be responsible for the numbness in your arms.
The musculo-skeletal pain may be related to inflammation or just a light flue.
It does not seem to be anything concerning.
I recommend continue taking Tylenol three times daily for some days.
If the problem persists or gets worse, I recommend consulting with your doctor and performing the above recommended tests.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Yes, it seems to be a musculo-skeletal pain.
But, I would also recommend checking your blood electrolytes, because an electrolyte imbalance could be responsible for the numbness in your arms.
The musculo-skeletal pain may be related to inflammation or just a light flue.
It does not seem to be anything concerning.
I recommend continue taking Tylenol three times daily for some days.
If the problem persists or gets worse, I recommend consulting with your doctor and performing the above recommended tests.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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