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What Causes Intermittent Stabbing Pain In Left Arm And Increased Heart Rate?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015
Question: For the last twelve to fourteen hours I have had an intermittent, light stabbing pain, very localized, in my left arm about three inches up from inside the elbow. Simultaneously, but not every time the arm stabs, there is a shooting, fleeting pain in or below my left breast. No other symptoms are occurring. I am a 55 yr old, sedentary male. One week ago, for 24 hours, I had a heart rate increase, that at times went to 100-122bpm. I feel fine other than this very localized pain, but it is causing me to think precautionary.
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be pain of neurological origin

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

From your description the origin of your pain seems to be neurological. You should check whether you have spine or joint problems.

If you have rapid pulse again, I would advise you to perform an ECG.

Hope I could help you

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (7 hours later)
Thank you. Are apps that take your pulse reliable to look at a 15 second EKG/ECG?
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

It is better to count the pulse for 1 minute.

Wishing you good health

Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Intermittent Stabbing Pain In Left Arm And Increased Heart Rate?

Brief Answer: Seems to be pain of neurological origin Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, From your description the origin of your pain seems to be neurological. You should check whether you have spine or joint problems. If you have rapid pulse again, I would advise you to perform an ECG. Hope I could help you Wishing you good health In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask Regards,