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How can you tell the difference between muscle spasms in left back of chest and arms and heart pains in chest that run down arms?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Men and Hearts: A man does not have just one symptom when their heart is in trouble. There are a myriad of symptoms. If you only have muscle pain it is not likely that the problem is your heart.

Answered 4/14/2014

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Dr. Peter Will answered

No answer: You cannot tell the difference as a simple answer. Need a direct evaluation by your doctor.

Dr Granberry agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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A member asked:

How can you tell the difference between muscle spasms in left back of chest and arms and heart pains in chest that run down arms?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr. Peter Will answered

Dr Granberry agreed

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