A member asked:

Should we go to the hospital. my brother has extremely headache and chest pain and his arm is numb arm and short nest of breadth?

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Dr. Kathleen Gilmore answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Seek urgent eval: Yes. We cannot otherwise evaluate online. He should be evaluated and assessed in person urgently.

Answered 11/21/2015

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Dr. Warren Foster answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Call 911!: There are two very dangerous conditions, that your brother could be having. Time is of essence. Call 911 for immediate evaluation now.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes, immediately: These symptoms can be a sign of stroke or Heart Attack and your brother needs to be seen ASAP. Don't wait to/ the ER immediately. Good Luck.

Answered 11/27/2017

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