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What Causes Pain In The Arms And Chest?
lately, my left upper arm and chest experienced zapping pain. had 2 EKG test, was told not a heart problem. Doctor prescribed 800 mg of ibuprofen, after take one pill the zapping pain was gone, but woke me up during the night, the zapping became non stop. After took breakfast, the the ibuprofen kick in the pain was gone. please tell me if there is something wrong? thanks!
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to a muscular issue.
I suggest continuing using Ibuprofen to relieve the pain every six hours. I also suggest using a gastro protector such as Omeprazole daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to a muscular issue.
I suggest continuing using Ibuprofen to relieve the pain every six hours. I also suggest using a gastro protector such as Omeprazole daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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