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I had a pain in my left arm with some pain going up to my neck and was quite off balance. could this be early signs of heart attack?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Heart Attack: Symptoms of a Heart Attack include Chest pain/pressure, Lightheadedness/dizziness/nausea/vomiting, Jaw/neck/back pain, Pain in shoulder/arm and Shortness of breath. If you are experiencing any combination of these, please see a Dr for evaluation as any delay could result in severe problems.

Answered 7/2/2020

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A member asked:

I had a pain in my left arm with some pain going up to my neck and was quite off balance. could this be early signs of heart attack?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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