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What Causes Pain In Left Shoulder And Chest?

Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2014

Question: My daughter is 41. She was sitting down in her yard and her left arm and shoulder started aching,and her chest felt tight, felt like she had the wind knocked out of her. Very exhausted,she then laid down, after approximately 15 minutes later she was OK. Could this have been a mild heat attack?
Thank You, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I have some questions.Could you ask your daughter, whether;
1.her pain was increasing with breathing, with movements?
2.was there any position that her pain intensity was less?
3.has she ever pain like that during or after physical activity?
4.has she any medical history?
5.had any of your relatives heart attack?

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (23 hours later)

1. She said the pain would increase slightly with breathing,nothing different with movements.
2. No difference with movement.
3. Never had pain like this even after exercise.
4. No medical history.
5. Maybe not sure if my Uncle did. Also my Mother was adopted and we know nothing about her blood family.

Sorry it took so long to answer, she wasn't home.

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Heart attack is not likely

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
From your description the pain seems to be neuromuscular, maybe she has some problems with vertebra.
Nothing to worry, it is not heart attack.
Anyway she can undergo cardiology checkup.

If you have further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T