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What Causes Pain On The Left Side Of Chest And Discomfort In Arm?

I am experiencing pain on the left side of my chest - not center - I have some discomfort in my left arm that starts at my shoulder and runs down to my fingers. I m very slightly nauseous. However the pain in my chest is not unbearable nor heavy its more achey (not like heartburn). Other than that I feel fine. I am 45 year old woman. I do have HBP and I am over weight. I take Verapamil ER 180MG 1 a day for the high blood pressure. I really do not have enough money to run to the ER and be told it s nothing. Could this be symptoms of something less serious than a heart attack?
Mon, 12 Oct 2020
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Hello,

Having chest pain does not necessarily mean you are having a heart attack. Most people who go to the emergency room with chest pain are not having a heart attack. Their pain is usually caused by less serious problems, such as muscle pain, heartburn, or anxiety. Even so, you should not take any chances. People often delay seeking help for a heart attack because they think the symptoms are not serious or will go away. When they do that, they risk permanent damage to their heart.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain On The Left Side Of Chest And Discomfort In Arm?

Hello, Having chest pain does not necessarily mean you are having a heart attack. Most people who go to the emergency room with chest pain are not having a heart attack. Their pain is usually caused by less serious problems, such as muscle pain, heartburn, or anxiety. Even so, you should not take any chances. People often delay seeking help for a heart attack because they think the symptoms are not serious or will go away. When they do that, they risk permanent damage to their heart. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General & Family Physician