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What Causes Pain In The Left Arm Radiating To Chest?
Im 37 year old women for the last few weeks ive been getting pain in my left arm which moves to my chest. I did get this last year but only when stressed. I have been feeling anxiety and short tempered lately i do think it could be stress related but unsure. Last year i was getting palpatations and the doctor told me my heart was normal after an ecg. I am worrying its now an underlying problem but was told palps was anxiety. But this pain seems to come on as the day goes on. I dont have it when i get up in the morning. I habe felt low and bad tempered. Please can i suggest what u think it is for me
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult!
I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.
It seems to be Psychological stress and Depression is the major contributor in such cases. I can't even rule out cardiac disease possibility in only the history like this. You feel less symptoms in the morning that is usually not the case in depression Or anxiety induced symptoms. But there have been seen a huge overlap of the symptoms and new guideline (as given in DSM-V) we go for both heart and psychiatric evaluation.
You need to consult a Psychiatrist and he is the personnel trained to handle such issues with success. If he says it's not related to stress, get referred to a cardiologist and have a thorough heart evaluation.
You cardiologist may go for the Physical Examination, EKG, Exercise stress test, Echocardiography and if needed Angiography.
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For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.
It seems to be Psychological stress and Depression is the major contributor in such cases. I can't even rule out cardiac disease possibility in only the history like this. You feel less symptoms in the morning that is usually not the case in depression Or anxiety induced symptoms. But there have been seen a huge overlap of the symptoms and new guideline (as given in DSM-V) we go for both heart and psychiatric evaluation.
You need to consult a Psychiatrist and he is the personnel trained to handle such issues with success. If he says it's not related to stress, get referred to a cardiologist and have a thorough heart evaluation.
You cardiologist may go for the Physical Examination, EKG, Exercise stress test, Echocardiography and if needed Angiography.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
FOR DIRECT QUESTIONS: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70199
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