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What Causes Left-sided Discomfort In The Armpit And Triceps While Having High BP?
my male friend age 75 has been experiencing discomfort on the left side from the arm pit down including his triceps. He has not done anything in the way of exercise etc to cause this and is in generally good health except for high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis.
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
Hello, One of the most important possibility of the pain you describe, particularly in a 75 year old male with hypertension and RA is ANGINA, ie. Pain related to heart. I would suggest getting the blood pressure checked and an EKG to be done to rule out any active heart problem.
Other possibilities are gastritis, cervical spondylitis or muscular pain.
Regards Dr.Priyank Mody
Other possibilities are gastritis, cervical spondylitis or muscular pain.
Regards Dr.Priyank Mody
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