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What Causes Paresthesia Like Sensation Deep In Chest?

I have a sensation deep in my chest. To the left of my sternum. Near the top side of my heart. It occurs with intensity 2 or 3 times at night , lying down only. It feels like paresthesia. It only lasts 1 minute. It starts lightly then intensifies and fades. Uncomfortable but not painful. I think is could be back flow?, pressure? From my lymphatic system/thoracic duct? About 1% of the time it occurs in my diaphragm area. But never as strong as by my heart area. My heart is good. I have a very slow rate 45m. I have this tingling for 6 yrs. I m 56, female. Recent PTX, no change with surgery. Thyroid good with left side 2 cm nodule. Ganglion Cysts in left arm. All vitals good. The tingling is mysterious and bugs me. Best regards, lisa
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Parasthesia like sensation deep in the chest is commonly indicative of disorders that affect the central nervous system like stroke, encephalitis, transient ischemic attacks (mini-strokes), multiple sclerosis and transverse myelitis. A tumor or vascular lesion pressed up against the brain or spinal cord can also cause paresthesia. Paresthesia like sensation in the chest can occur temporarily and it's often a sign of nerve damage.

Chronic paresthesia is usually the result of an underlying neurological disease or severe nerve damage. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get blood work, NCV tests and lab tests, like a spinal tap done. Your treating doctor may recommend Imaging tests, X-rays, CT / MRI scan to detect the pathology causing you discomfort. Get treated at the earliest.

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

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Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Paresthesia Like Sensation Deep In Chest?

Hello, Parasthesia like sensation deep in the chest is commonly indicative of disorders that affect the central nervous system like stroke, encephalitis, transient ischemic attacks (mini-strokes), multiple sclerosis and transverse myelitis. A tumor or vascular lesion pressed up against the brain or spinal cord can also cause paresthesia. Paresthesia like sensation in the chest can occur temporarily and it s often a sign of nerve damage. Chronic paresthesia is usually the result of an underlying neurological disease or severe nerve damage. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get blood work, NCV tests and lab tests, like a spinal tap done. Your treating doctor may recommend Imaging tests, X-rays, CT / MRI scan to detect the pathology causing you discomfort. Get treated at the earliest. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician