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Isn't it a bad thing when you're left arm hurts?

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Dr. Marc Tressler answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Can be: You may be thinking of the referred pain to one's left arm as a sign of a heart attack? This typically is not in 26 y/o females, but if you have chest heaviness and shortness of breath, by all means go to your local emergency room.

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Answered 10/19/2015

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