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Could Pressured Pain In Chest, Underarm And Neck Be Pulled Muscle Or Heart Issues?

wondering what the difference pain-wise is between a pulled chest muscle and heart issues....i am a 47 year old female, overweight...but i have a physical job. the last couple of days ive been experiencing chest pain...more like pressure than sharp pain, mid chest to the left, under my arm and into my neck...left side. some numbness from time to time in fingers
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
Any type of left side chest pain at the age of 47 with over weight should be ruled out by certain investigations like FBS,PPBS,CBC,lipid profile,B12,X-ray chest,ECG,ECHO and if required TMT.
Cardiac involvement should be ruled out first.
Otherwise take nsaid with muscle relaxant for 7 to 10 days.
B12,folic acid ,minerals and other supplements will be helpful to treat your numbness and improve your general health.
Apply nsaid gel locally.
You also need protein supplement because your physically active job.
Go for exercise,yoga regularly.
Consult your physician for proper diagnosis and medical management.

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Could Pressured Pain In Chest, Underarm And Neck Be Pulled Muscle Or Heart Issues?

Welcome to HCM. Any type of left side chest pain at the age of 47 with over weight should be ruled out by certain investigations like FBS,PPBS,CBC,lipid profile,B12,X-ray chest,ECG,ECHO and if required TMT. Cardiac involvement should be ruled out first. Otherwise take nsaid with muscle relaxant for 7 to 10 days. B12,folic acid ,minerals and other supplements will be helpful to treat your numbness and improve your general health. Apply nsaid gel locally. You also need protein supplement because your physically active job. Go for exercise,yoga regularly. Consult your physician for proper diagnosis and medical management.