What Causes Vertigo Feeling And Pain In Left Shoulder And Arm?

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2014

Question: Hi My weight is 67 & Height is 5.2 - From past 2 months I am facing issue - I feel very confused /at times get vertigo feeling & often feel pain in my left shoulder & left arm & of nd on nausea as well . I am not able to concenterate . What could be the reason ? In XXXXXXX I got my B.P checked so it was bit on the higher side - 140/96 and palpitation as well - Took inderal 10 mg & trika 0.25 fr one month . Now B.P remains normal - 120/80 /120/84 /114/84 but this problem is persisting .I feel some sensation kind of in my head. I have got few tests done - you may go thru the same .

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably cardiac disease

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I have gone through your query, medical history and reports these all things suggests that your symptoms may be cardiac in origin.

I would personally advise you that to narrow down the diagnosis you may go for the
1. Electrocardiogram
2. Echocardiogram and
3. X ray cervical spine.

These three reports are absolutely necessary to reach the near diagnosis and most important besides hypertension other cardiac disease to be ruled out such as angina. Also get your vitamin B12 levels checked in blood.

Please send me the reports of the above mentioned test for better diagnosis and management.

Wish you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (14 hours later)

Hi ! Many thanks for the reply !!
Please be more precise , what is cardiac in origin ? What are these tests for electrocardiogram /echocardiogram & x -ray cervical spine ?? What do you think my problem is ? As in what is your take ?? Also is it very serious ???
Also please advice I should go to whom ? ENT /Cardiologist or neurologist ??

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You should go to cardiologist first

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I have gone through your follow up query; and advised to consult the cardiologist first.

Electrocardiogram and echocardiogram is the cardiac (Heart) test to rule out the any abnormality in the flow of blood in the heart, oxygen supply, heart rate, rhythm etc.

X ray cervical spine to- rule out any cervical disease.

According to my best of knowledge your disease is not very serious.

Thanks

Wish you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)

cervical disease as in

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cervical disease as in vertebrae

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your follow up query; most probably you are suffering from the heart disease but to narrow down the diagnosis and to rule out the disease of the vertebrae of the neck because sometimes it may be responsible for the symptoms as described by you.

Wish you good health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj