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I get sharp pains in my left hand fingers, as well as the left side of my neck. occasionally a stab pain at my heart that only lasts a second. done many cardiac tests and cardiologist says my heart looks great. what could this be?

Q: i get sharp pains in my left hand fingers, as well as the left side of my neck. occasionally a stab pain at my heart that only lasts a second. done many cardiac tests and cardiologist says my heart looks great. what could this be?

: You're not experiencing cardiac symptoms. If a nerve root near a neck vertebra is pinched by a bone spur or a bulging disc, it can cause both neck and arm,hand or finger discomfort. An MRI of your neck vertebrae can diagnose those issues.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

You're not experiencing cardiac symptoms. If a nerve root near a neck vertebra is pinched by a bone spur or a bulging disc, it can cause both neck and arm,hand or finger discomfort. An MRI of your neck vertebrae can diagnose those issues.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/3/2022

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A member asked:

I get sharp pains in my left hand fingers, as well as the left side of my neck. occasionally a stab pain at my heart that only lasts a second. done many cardiac tests and cardiologist says my heart looks great. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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