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Why does my chest and my left arm feel heavy?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

This could: Be referred pain from the heart. Heart attack symptoms are similar. Please go to an urgent care, er, or your doctors office immediately.

Answered 11/17/2013

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