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What Causes Tightening Of Chest And Shoulder Along With Arm Pain?
Question: Hello there i am a 21 year old smoker and overweight i was exercising today (not very often) and i had tightening on my left chest and shoulder followed by some arm pain (left) same with neck tension and i have had a ecg a couple weeks ago and blood test followed by a chest x-ray all came back fine i also experiencing light headedness and i am h pylori posotive could all of this be linked to my gastrointestinal problems ? And i am taking the hp pac and lorazapam for anxiety. I personally believe i am too ypung to have have heart problems could h pylori get worse with exercise because heart problems are not common in my family
Brief Answer:
More likely to be bone related problem
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Helicobacter pylori and gastric problems usually don't cause such symptoms like neck tension, left arm pain, it may cause breathlessness and light headedness problem due to acidity.
Your complaints are more likely related to bone problems. But also need to rule out persistent of gastric problems on safer side.
Yes, cardiac problems not common at your age.
I would kindly advise you to see your doctor to undergo examinations of the neck and the thoracic regions of the vertebra.
Meantime I suggest start over the counter antacids
You should know that weight reduction will also help you greatly.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards
More likely to be bone related problem
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Helicobacter pylori and gastric problems usually don't cause such symptoms like neck tension, left arm pain, it may cause breathlessness and light headedness problem due to acidity.
Your complaints are more likely related to bone problems. But also need to rule out persistent of gastric problems on safer side.
Yes, cardiac problems not common at your age.
I would kindly advise you to see your doctor to undergo examinations of the neck and the thoracic regions of the vertebra.
Meantime I suggest start over the counter antacids
You should know that weight reduction will also help you greatly.
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. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Ok thank you for your descriptive response would it be safe for me to have a beer since i am on vacation in mexico at the moment and wont be back home for another 15 days
Brief Answer:
Beer is not forbiden
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
You can have beer. But I would like to advise you to try not to abuse and don't drink late evening
Regards,
Beer is not forbiden
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
You can have beer. But I would like to advise you to try not to abuse and don't drink late evening
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Okay thank you i read on the internet that h pylori can cause joint pain because my back hurts as does my left sode of my chest it kind of throbs the upper left and i have been having joint pain in my left arm and sometimes tingling in my fingers can h pylori manifest itself to other parts of our bodies ?
Brief Answer:
Most probably not
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
It is very rare complication of helicobacter pylori. Usually it doesn't cause such symptoms. So I don't think your symptoms are related to H. pylori
Regards,
Most probably not
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
It is very rare complication of helicobacter pylori. Usually it doesn't cause such symptoms. So I don't think your symptoms are related to H. pylori
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I have no idea what is going in then i dont belive it is heart related because i have been having pains for over a month and i have has ecgs and blood tests sayin ny heart is fine it must be something i hopt it is not severe because last bugjt i had really bad leg pains and today i belive i had pulled a muscle in my neck down to my back because i was trying to lift my daughter over my head and i got abreally bad pain in my neck i hope i am not dying i am only 21 years old i shouldnt be experiencing these things i dont beliieve
Brief Answer:
You shouldn't worry
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
As I had already told heart problem is not probable. Most probable there is joint problem, which can be related also to vertebra. There can be some muscle problems as well.
It is not serious problem and people don't die from it.
If you can't see your doctor now you can take ibuprofen 400 mg and pantoprazole 20mg.
But you need to see your doctor when you will be back and undergo full examination and tests
Wish you good health
Regards,
You shouldn't worry
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
As I had already told heart problem is not probable. Most probable there is joint problem, which can be related also to vertebra. There can be some muscle problems as well.
It is not serious problem and people don't die from it.
If you can't see your doctor now you can take ibuprofen 400 mg and pantoprazole 20mg.
But you need to see your doctor when you will be back and undergo full examination and tests
Wish you good health
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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