Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Does Pain In The Upper Left Arm Indicate Heart Attack?
I have been having pain in my upper left arm off and on for a while now. It started again yesterday and hasn t eased up since. I went thru the 10 signs of heart attack and could answer yes to 4 of them. I am 65 year old male and have always been in great health. Should I be concerned enough to go to the er?
Mon, 25 May 2015
Hi,
This pain can be due to cervical spondilits and or degenerative changes in your shoulder joint.
But at the same time this can be due to cardiac problem as well.
So it is better to go for EKG to rule out any cardiac ailment.
If we miss spondilitis pain it is ok but we should not miss cardiac problem as it can create big problem if we miss.
Ok and take care.
This pain can be due to cervical spondilits and or degenerative changes in your shoulder joint.
But at the same time this can be due to cardiac problem as well.
So it is better to go for EKG to rule out any cardiac ailment.
If we miss spondilitis pain it is ok but we should not miss cardiac problem as it can create big problem if we miss.
Ok and take care.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....