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What Causes Vomiting, Cold Sweats And Pressure In The Arms, Head And Shoulders?
Question: I just vomited, 2 antacids, alot of dry heaves. My arms, head, & upper body felt hot & can't describe feeling very frightening. Could this be a heart attack ?
Brief Answer:
not very likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the typical heart attack usually involves either pain or a feeling of pressure on the chest or the other related locations (upper back, neck, left shoulder, perhaps the arm, hand and fingers). Vomiting, cold sweats may occur during a heart attack. Feeling hot is not typical for a heart attack but even when you have atypical symptoms a heart attack cannot be excluded, particularly in patients with diabetes or advanced age (higher than 65 years old).
Since you've had stomach pain on and off, this is probably the cause but you'd better visit your doctor for clinical assessment and an ECG.
I hope it helps!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
not very likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the typical heart attack usually involves either pain or a feeling of pressure on the chest or the other related locations (upper back, neck, left shoulder, perhaps the arm, hand and fingers). Vomiting, cold sweats may occur during a heart attack. Feeling hot is not typical for a heart attack but even when you have atypical symptoms a heart attack cannot be excluded, particularly in patients with diabetes or advanced age (higher than 65 years old).
Since you've had stomach pain on and off, this is probably the cause but you'd better visit your doctor for clinical assessment and an ECG.
I hope it helps!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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