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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort And Heaviness In Left Arm
A 77 year old male; generally healthy, ( no heart attacks) , overweight yes, but able to actively perform one hour of Spin classes 2/3 times a week, with 20/30 year olds. Last two days I have had discomfort in my left arm, like a heaviness.........not really painful....no other symptoms....... Concern?
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is possible that your arm pain if from your heart. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Not everyone with blockages in their coronary arteries has chest pain and left arm can be a sign of blockages in the arteries these vessels. I would suggest that if you have this pain and it does not go away in a few moments you should go to the Emergency Department. I would avoid strenuous exercise until you see your doctor and start taking an 81 mg aspirin daily.
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It is possible that your arm pain if from your heart. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Not everyone with blockages in their coronary arteries has chest pain and left arm can be a sign of blockages in the arteries these vessels. I would suggest that if you have this pain and it does not go away in a few moments you should go to the Emergency Department. I would avoid strenuous exercise until you see your doctor and start taking an 81 mg aspirin daily.
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