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I have copd and i'm having chest pains and pain in the arm and shoulders on the left side and i can see my vein in my chest really dark blue ?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Chest pain: Your symptoms would require that you see your doctor for an examination to help you with this problem.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Frank Mayo answered

See your doctor: The chest pain may relate to copd, but you need a cardiac evaluation also. The dark veins on your chest likely reflect a lower oxygen level from copd.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have copd and i'm having chest pains and pain in the arm and shoulders on the left side and i can see my vein in my chest really dark blue ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Dr. Frank Mayo answered

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