A 18-year-old female asked:
hello, i've recently been experiencing right side numbness and weakness; weak hand grip and a bit of tingling. also chest pains, i was referred to a cardiologist and awaiting tests. i'm only 18, high risk of diabetes, heart disease, & hypertension in my f
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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered
42 years experience Cardiac Electrophysiology
It is unlikely that: the cardiologist will be able to explain your multiple symptoms but he/she will be able to exclude a cardiac etiology for your chest pain. Then you will need to be evaluated for your other complaints. A neurologist evaluation would seem reasonable to exclude multiple sclerosis as a possibility.
Answered on Dec 5, 2015
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