HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

37 yo female. experiencing ache/pressure in left side above breast and severe ache in both forearms. history of high bp. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Umesh Patel answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Yes, Be Concerned!: Untreated high blood pressure is also called the "silent killer' because it causes damage to the heart, kidneys & brain. Any unexplained left (or right) arm / shoulder / neck / jaw / chest discomfort should be evaluated asap, especially if heart & stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure are present. See a doctor asap (now).

Answered 7/11/2015

2.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I feel sore and stiff on left side of body. My neck,arm and upper chest. I have tender areas on my breast bone and upper arm when touched or knocked.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Muscle shoulder blade dull ache, tender breast and nipple and random ache in chest wall , it radiators round the left side, post menopausal, no other symptoms other than a dull on off ache inside my arm and muscle to chest can this be muscla?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am experiencing breast pain (associated with: tenderness), chest tightness, arm pain (severity: severe), back pain (severity: severe) (side: upper), finger tingling, lightheaded, chest wall pain, shortness of breath, generalized weakness, lower leg swelling, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, chest pressure or heaviness, and chest pain or discomfort. I do not have the following risk factor(s): cigarette smoking.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Chest aches and pains, left arm ache sometimes shoulder and neck Every day Also hot flushes, nausea with head pressure and mild dizziness. At rest or active. Normal cxr, echo, stress test, bloods, ecgs. If not heart what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Should I be worried? I've had a small lump on my breast for a few years now. It hasn't grown any and it's only sore if I apply pressure to it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

L arm,shoulder/blade,neck pain off/on 2wks.bump high in armpit visible only w/ hand behind head. Gets worse more I press on it.Arm feels numb/tingling, aches, carry 24lb baby and sleep on left side. Getting breast u/s&mamm, physical exam norm per NP?
I have had really sore breast for the past week. Mainly on sides under the arm pit. Should I be worried?
Started w/ dull ache on lower left side of left breast,now it's in left armpit and upper inner left arm.Lasts few minutes,occurs few times daily.
Left Arm sore an side around/under breast If I lift breast up its tender When I straighten my back/relax shoulder it hurts What could be causing this?
Very sharp left side breast pain(lasts a few seconds) then area is sore and tender. This can happen when moving. I get the same pain in upper arm too?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.