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When i smoke a cigarette my left arm and ring finger hurts really bad. and i get a little pain in my chest. does anyone know what this means?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

You need to quit!!!: It means that you need to quit. If you do not have problems now (and that is hard to tell without at least a history and physical) you are sure to develop problems down the line. Have your chest pain checked soon and independently of the results: quit smoking.

Answered 6/26/2018

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A member asked:

When i smoke a cigarette my left arm and ring finger hurts really bad. and i get a little pain in my chest. does anyone know what this means?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

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