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Last night I had a very strong pain that started in ...


Sent to Health Experts June 09, 2006 3:08 p.m.

Last night I had a very strong pain that started in my chest and travelled down both arms. I can also feel it in my throat. Now it keeps coming & going. I think it"s starting at the top of my lungs.
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June 09, 2006 3:14 p.m. (5 minutes and 44 seconds later)
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I am a bit concerned about your symptoms.

There are a number of reasons for chest pain.

1. Heart - angina or myocardial infarction will cause central crushing pain, often radiating upwards towards jaw and left arm. Clamminess, Shortness of breath, nausea, feelings of doom are also symptoms of an actute MI

Angina would occur periodically especially on exertion. A diagnosis of angina is usually made on a full history of when symptoms occur and what makes them better eg rest or Glyceryl trinitrate spray. Angina does not usually start under 40 unless there you have some other medical conditions, family history of cardiovascular problems or severe ischaemic disease.

2. Lungs- inflammation of lining/muscles might cause central chest pain although usually associated with shortness of breath. Also a Pulmonary Embolism would cause chest pain and usually shortness of breath


As you can see there are a variety of possible causes so treatment recommendations cannot be made until we identify exact cause. Any chest pain needs to be seen by your doctor, speed of visit depends on intensity of pain.

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