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Suggest Treatment For Left-sided Pain In The Chest, Shoulder And Arm

I have been having left chest,shoulder and arm pain these few days. I have stayed up late till 3-4am these few days. Although I am used to staying up late at night (I have been for the past years), the pain is especially apparent these days after going to sleep at around 4 every day. I have felt this pain before during critical exam periods and I just assume it s from stress. I m going to be 17, if that helps. Is it a serious condition? I am really worried if it has anything to do with my heart.
Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more but better to rule out heart diseases first because left sided chest, shoulder and arm symptoms are commonly seen with heart diseases.
So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) first.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Stress and anxiety related symptoms are more likely. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Left-sided Pain In The Chest, Shoulder And Arm

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more but better to rule out heart diseases first because left sided chest, shoulder and arm symptoms are commonly seen with heart diseases. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) first. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Stress and anxiety related symptoms are more likely. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.