What is causing chest and arm pain?

Question

Why does angina causes pain in the chest and arm?

Answer 1

Need more info: How bad is it? Is the pain on the surface at the rib or deep in the chest? Does it come and go or change with coughing? Does it move? Does it radiate anywhere else? What makes it worse? Activity? Eating? Breathing? Did you injure yourself? Is it improving or worsening or the same.Other symptoms? Fevers? Chills? If worsening or a/w shortness of breath see an md. If severe call 911.

Answer 2

Many things: Many things, including your heart. See your doctor right away.

Answer 3

Arm pain: Pain with arm movement is likely the arm/shoulder. Pain with neck movement suggests nerve pain from a herniated disc. Neither urgent if not progressing. Ok to try some nsaids, ice/heat for a couple days. Typically, these usually improve over several weeks. Pain that does not deserves a doc evaluation.

Answer 4

ARM PAIN: Arm pain can originate from many sources. Is the pain starts in the neck and radiates down the arm, it is probable a result of a nerve being impinged as in the case of a cervical herniated disc with radiculopathy. This should be checked by a physician if it doesn't subside quickly. A physiatrist who specializes in musculoskeletal medicine would be a smart choice. Good luck.

Answer 5

See below: Many things can cause these symptoms. You need to see your doctor. He/she whill perform a thorough examination to see what's going on and tell you what to do about it.

Answer 6

Arm pain: Many causes. Consider tendonitis, tendon tears, overuse, referred cervical spine pain, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, radial tunnel, bone injury, contusion, infection, fibromyalgia, inflammation, tumor, etc. Check with orthopedic surgeon.

Answer 7

So many things: There are so many causes. They include problems with the joints, muscles, tendons. One can get arm pain from a pinched nerve in the neck or in the bundle of nerves at the top of the arm called the brachial plexus. People who have heart attacks often experience pain in their left arm (although occ the right). Overworked or strained muscles can cause arms pain. Pinched nerves in the elbow or wrist.

Answer 8

See your doctor: This can be serious. See your doctor right away.

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