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What Causes Discomfort In Chest Along With Tingling In Hand?
Hello, I have recently been feeling chest discomfort for nearly a week. The feeling can be compared to a squeezing of the chest. It only hurts a bit but it is really uncomfortable and I feel it from just sitting or lying down. I m also experiencing a lack of appetite and haven t been eating much for the past few days. I also experience a slight tingling in my right hand every now and then. The chest discomfort was at its worse when I awoke to an excruciating pain at 2 am, which felt like a burning sensation in the chest area. I found it very hard to breathe (not sure if it was because of the pain or if it was anxiety) but I contacted 911 and was rushed to the emergency room. Many tests were performed and the doctor came to the conclusion that everything was fine and it is just growing pains. However, after browsing through the Internet, I have realized that I am experiencing near heart attack symptoms and not really growing pain symptoms. Any idea as to what is going on?
Mon, 2 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have discomfort in chest along with tingling in hand. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium , poor blood supply to the affected area , herniated disk in your spine , pressure on your nerves diabetes or transient ischemic attack , cervical problem or stress . I would suggest you to put your hand in hot water tun with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , drink plenty if water , eat healthy and do light exercise . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination rule out any psychological problem and treatment . If your are experiencing dizziness , shortness of breath or weakness along with numbness and tingling in legs then your should go to emergency or consult cardiologist . Doctor may recommend physical therapy along with vitamin supplement . For now also apply warm compresses om arm.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have discomfort in chest along with tingling in hand. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium , poor blood supply to the affected area , herniated disk in your spine , pressure on your nerves diabetes or transient ischemic attack , cervical problem or stress . I would suggest you to put your hand in hot water tun with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , drink plenty if water , eat healthy and do light exercise . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination rule out any psychological problem and treatment . If your are experiencing dizziness , shortness of breath or weakness along with numbness and tingling in legs then your should go to emergency or consult cardiologist . Doctor may recommend physical therapy along with vitamin supplement . For now also apply warm compresses om arm.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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