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I have been experiencing these temporary chest pains that seem to last 8 - 12 minutes. i experience numbness in my left arm. it is happening about once or twice a month. what is the cause of this?

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Dr. Joshi Aditi answered

Seek help NOW: Instead of seeking medical advice on here just set up an appointment with your doctor you may need to be seen by a cardiologist. Something like that needs to be addressed now and test should be run.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have been experiencing these temporary chest pains that seem to last 8 - 12 minutes. i experience numbness in my left arm. it is happening about once or twice a month. what is the cause of this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joshi Aditi answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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