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Why Do I Get A Sharp Pain Lasting For A Few Seconds Starting With The Left Jaw And Radiating Up To The Wrist ?
I have experienced a very sharp pain that hits in the left side of my jaw and radiates down my arm to my wrist. it only lasts a couple of seconds and I ve had this happen 2 or 3 times in the past two months. I m 60 years old, only have hypertension , no other medical problems.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012
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You are a known case of hypertension ,
Cardiac pain can present in any form ,it can effect jaw or left arm and hands .
Again your age also requires complete cardiac check up.
Test like ECG,Echocardiography or TMT and complete lipid profile done to rule out cardiac problem at this age.
‘Hope I have answered your query, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
Nice to see you
You are a known case of hypertension ,
Cardiac pain can present in any form ,it can effect jaw or left arm and hands .
Again your age also requires complete cardiac check up.
Test like ECG,Echocardiography or TMT and complete lipid profile done to rule out cardiac problem at this age.
‘Hope I have answered your query, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
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