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Hi, i am experiencing sudden sharp pain on left side of chest and left arm. It is slowing down on its own. Anything serious? Please guide.

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Do Ecg, echo and TMT test ... Read More

I am a 19 year old male and i am feeling sudden sharp pain in left arm and little bit sensation in the left chest region and stomach ache and shortness of breath rarely i am wondering what to do please help me

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Mostly its non cardiac ..must be just musculoskeletal pain. Yet Having a pain, heaviness or discomfort in your chest can be scary. It does not always mean that you are having a heart attack. There can ... Read More

Hello since two days I am experiencing sudden sharp electric shock kind of pain in upper pectoral region of left side of my chest This pain is sharp and lasts for few seconds and goes away and comes back after few hrs. Did my ECG and Xray and blood tests. Everything seems normal as per GP But am worried as pain persist most of the night times a

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The last three days I've been getting random sharp pains in my upper arm where my arm meets my shoulder movement of the arm doesnt affect it it just comes randomly. When the pain is present my left arm feels weak and pain can shoot down my upper arm at football last night and it seemed to be worse although again not through any movement of my arm

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Doesn't look like cardiac issue consult nearest orthopedic ... Read More

I got my 2nd vaccine two days ago. No pain there now. Feeling sharp shot of pain in the middle of my upper arm near breast every 5-10 minutes. What could it be? Please help. Thanks

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Is the pain at the same site of vaccination dose? ... Read More

I am feeling sudden sharp chest pain in the upper chest portion on the left side have left shoulder pain and feeling anxious

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Looks like Acidity. Rule out with a gastroenterologist ... Read More

I m suffering from severe arm pain sometimes if I got jurk or move suddenly it becomes unbearable pain..then I feel numbin my lower arm .. mostly I feel burning sensation in my upper arm..pls suggest

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It sounds like you have a cervical spine disc disorder with radicular pain involving the arm.You should consult with an orthopedist or a spine surgeon for a clinical examination and investigation. ... Read More

I have a sharp pain in my right arm just above the elbow. Like a nerve is "firing off". It is quite painful! Any idea?

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I can understand your problem it may be due to neurological or neuromuscular symptoms need medical and physical routine history for proper guidance and treatment follow up me on practo chat or via an ... Read More

Good Day I have been having upper back pain and the pain is moving to my left arm its like a sharp pain on the inside not outside what could the coarse be

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Mam homoeopathic Treatment can permanently cure this problem of yours rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ... Read More

From one week i got some sudden sharp pain in left leg how can i cure it and what is the reason for this pain

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Is this pain is radicular pain If yes then it is mostly due to spine ... Read More

From last 2 month I am feeling bilateral shoulders pain and upper arm and palm pain ( feels swell) , Consulted with rhumetologist he advised to do ANCA test and ultrasound of shoulders , both are quite normal , esr crp also normal , deflacort 6 mg prescribed , it gives me relief , after quitting pain again hurting , My other test RA ANTI CCP ANA

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Your investigations do not point to a definite autoimmune rheumatic disease at present. As your symptoms persist and recur after stopping steroids, I recommend a repeat rheumatology review for a deta ... Read More

In March 2026, I started Atorlip-F (atorvastatin + fenofibrate) and took it for about one month. In April 2026, I developed sudden, severe, bilateral shoulder, upper arm, biceps, and palm pain, which has persisted. My investigations so far include: ANCA (PR3): Negative ESR and CRP: Normal (including previous tests over the last 5 years) Ultrasound

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If it has started after taking atorvastatin tablet - it could be statin induced myopathy. As all other inflammatory tests and autoimmune workup is negative, u can stop statin and consider alternative ... Read More

Hi, Approximately two days ago, I began experiencing severe acid reflux accompanied by persistent hiccups. Despite drinking plenty of water, I found little to no relief. Since then, I have developed a continuous pain in the upper right side of my chest that occurs whenever I eat or drink, even with a single sip of water. The pain is sharp and inte

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The symptoms described are concerning for an esophageal condition rather than simple acidity. Pain occurring immediately on swallowing food or even water, especially when radiating to the back, may in ... Read More

I am feeling a severe upper arm in my biceps area and shoulder and lower arm and palm , both side symmetrical in the same location with the same intensity, when sit in ac stiffness feels, actually from last two year I am also feeling ear popping and facial pain periodically

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early signs if spondilosis including spasmodic features. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ... Read More

Hello docs! My mother, aged 57, recently complained of a sudden sharp pain in her upper left arm. Upon asking she replied that it began the previous night, however, it's not permanent and is occurring only temporarily (it has occurred twice or thrice since last night, and persists for 5 mins or so). Moreover, it is not accompanied by any sort of di

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Check her blood pressure and get an ecg done ... Read More

Small swelling possibly lymph node appeared on upper left arm after there was a purple bruise left after blood was drawn for tests. Is this concerning?

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Usually no if it doesn't cause any pain or infection I may disappear after 1 or 2 days ... Read More

Age 11 boy. Sudden sharp pain or catch on left chest comes and goes itself Especially below the left arm sidewise. It was once or twice a month for a couple of years, this rainy season almost daily. The physician diagnosed it as musculoskeletal or due to acid reflux and they are on it. No other problem and active health in all other aspects. Sudde

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See a pediatrician in person.. 1)need to examine properly 2) need to get some investigations done. ... Read More

I am having sudden sharp pain in right chest and ribs such that I am facing difficulty in breathing as inhaling further elevates the pain and this pain is increasing whenever i am lying down or trying to get up after lying down. I have never had such issue in the past. Although I have diarrhoea from past 2-3 days for which I didn't took any medicin

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May be a muscular pain , if you have done recent vigorous exercise . Or it could be acid reflux issue . Take antacids for. Couple of weeks and see If done in usual vigorous exercise , needs rest . ... Read More

I noticed sudden white spot on left upper arm below the vaccine mark. What it could be? How to get rid off it?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi doctors I took the second dose of the gardasil vaccine on Friday. It is now sunday and my upper left arm still hurts. I am also not able to raise my arm completely. When I had taken 1st dose, the pain only lasted a day. So now I'm wondering if something is wrong. How long after 2nd dose is pain common? I feel a little bit on my shoulder also but

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Ice pack locally. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for three to five days. ... Read More

I have been getting on and off sharp pain in my upper left side of my abdomen, I also have semi loose stools. Just got off an antibiotic course for sore throat.

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It can be due to the side effect of antibiotics which u have taken ... Read More

My mother aged 54 y/o. Having cholesterol 200 in her sept reports. We haven't checked her latest cholesterol yet. But, she has started having pain in her upper back and arm now since 3-4 days. She is fearing for heart problem. While most general surgeon are saying it's her upper musculoskeletal pain. Kindly help me with the same.

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Get ECG and Echo done ... Read More

Pain in left arm ,neck, back and chest in between feel like a niddle while paining, suddenly weakness comes and also feet is burning but all these symptoms goes and comes back

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Connect ... Read More

Hello , I have 22-25 days period cycle which lasts for 4 days and painful , but from an year or so I'm getting sharp stomach pain suddenly at the 4th day of the period which goes away after some time , what could be the cause, can you please suggest. Thank you

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I'm having sudden sharp pains on the left side of my pelvic today morning. This happened twice before this week but today it was a little unbearable but only lasted 5 mins. This happened because i was sleeping and i had an urge to pee but held it in for a little while. Would like to understand the possible reasons.

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Consult for discussion and treatment ... Read More

Facing problem using my arm earlier it was problem in right arm now I got relief in that arm not in proper way but pain is not there as earlier it was..but now it started in my left arm same pain . sometimes it pain' continuous in upper arm as burning sensation..I am not able to understand because of this mentality I am getting disturbed.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ... Read More

Having a sharp shooting kind of pain like it'll last for few seconds but will be very painful occurs randomly but will be too much painful but once after few seconds it'll be gone , the pain will be like some kind of sudden pain . This pain will be occurring on the left side of the head in just one spot that is just a spot of back side of the head

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It will need further history details and clinical examination,kindly contact any nearby neurologist ... Read More

From 2-3 days i have been experiencing sudden sharp wave pain in my left chest under my breast area which last for 40-50 sec. Pain occurs like after every 2hr or 15 min of gap I am 15 weeks pregnant also should I go for general physician thanks in advance

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best T ... Read More

I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain behind my right ear, there no swelling but I have noticed it usually happens when I put my earphones on. Please suggest what should be done next. Thank you

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U r having Acute otitis externa Don’t use headphone for 2 to 3 days Tab antibiotic 1 tab twice daily Tab painkiller 1 tab twice daily Cap PPI 1 cap before breakfast Keep ear dry ... Read More

Hello doctor My left arm starts paining all of sudden, sometimes shoulder, sometimes forearm, sometimes hand with fingers, sometimes wrist, please tell me why is it paining I'm scared

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Any neck pain , can be cervical issue Consult orthopaedician ... Read More

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