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Does sudden pain on left hand indicate heart problems? my dad is 50yrs old.

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

need to check: As all heart attacks may not present as typical ' severe left chest pain , radiating to arm.' your dad may be have a atypical presentation as you described , only way to know what causing his pain is to go to his doctor , age 50 is a critical age. Take him to the doctor soon.

Dr Weisberger and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Pain: Left upper extremity pain is a very nonspecific symptom and usually isn't related to the heart although that is one of the things associated with left upper extremity pain.

Dr Del Valle agreed

Answered 7/13/2015

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A member asked:

Does sudden pain on left hand indicate heart problems? my dad is 50yrs old.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Weisberger and another doctor agreed

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Del Valle agreed

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