I'm 25, and I've been dealing with this on-and-off pain in my left arm for about 15-20 days now. It was sharp and shooting at first, so I thought it might be gastritis, but now the pain's more dull and constant. Lately, for about a week, I've been feeling breathless sometimes, and there's some nausea too. I get tired pretty quick and now there's this annoying discomfort in my upper back. Should I be looking into any specific tests or is there something else I should be considering?

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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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MRI of the left arm and ortho opinion is advised

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Im noticing a pulse or palpation in my left chest when I hold my breath. Is this something I should be worried about?

yes if you hold it for long, it will increase your heart rate

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I've been checking my blood pressure with a monitor, and every time the cuff gets tighter, I start feeling some chest pressure. It's not super strong, but I definitely notice it, and it happens every time I check. My blood pressure was 12588. I'm also worried because I get chest pains sometimes. What could be causing this?

The sensation of chest pressure when the blood pressure cuff is tightened could be due to increased pressure on the chest wall. However, since you also mentioned that you experience chest pains sometimes, it is important to monitor this closely. With a blood pressure reading of 12588, it is within the prehypertension range. To help manage your blood pressure and chest discomfort, you can take a low dose of Amlodipine (brand name: Norvasc) 5mg once daily. Additionally, it is advisable to follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.

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If my ECG and TMT tests are normal, could there still be a risk of heart issues? Also, how long is the TMT test considered valid?

nothing will happen.

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