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Should I Visit The ER For Chest Pain And Left Arm ?
Hi,
I am a 40 year old female and have been experiencing niggling chest pain above my breast on the left side for the past few days. The pain is also radiating down my left arm but not severe. It doesn't get worse when inhaling deeply. Should I visit the ER?
I am a 40 year old female and have been experiencing niggling chest pain above my breast on the left side for the past few days. The pain is also radiating down my left arm but not severe. It doesn't get worse when inhaling deeply. Should I visit the ER?
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
Hello
Left sided chest pain with radiation to left arm need proper evaluation.
It may be due to cardio pulmonary causes,musculoskeletal reasons etc.
You may need clinical examination and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,renal function test,liver function test,lipid profile,chest X-ray (PA view),upper GI endoscopy,ECG,ECHO,TMT,ultrasound of abdomen.
Treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Left sided chest pain with radiation to left arm need proper evaluation.
It may be due to cardio pulmonary causes,musculoskeletal reasons etc.
You may need clinical examination and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,renal function test,liver function test,lipid profile,chest X-ray (PA view),upper GI endoscopy,ECG,ECHO,TMT,ultrasound of abdomen.
Treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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