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Hello doctor! May I ask, what is the cause of the pain in the left chest when swallowing and the arm pain on the same side? Looking forward to consulting your doctor.
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Hello! With the question "What's the reason for the pain in the left chest when swallowing with pain in the arm on the same side?" Doctor would like to advise as follows: Angina includes right angina and left angina, is a condition in which the patient has pain in the chest area accompanied by a feeling of shortness of breath, the more exertion, the more the pain increases. , symptoms will decrease when the patient rests properly. Depending on the nature and manifestations of the patient to determine the cause of angina:
It may be due to coronary insufficiency or myocardial infarction (the most dangerous form of angina). Due to the organs (large intestine, small intestine, liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas, kidney...) located close to the chest, problems can also affect the rib cage and cause pain. chest tightness. Due to thoracic trauma causing angina or intercostal neuralgia. Because the patient has diseases of the upper gastrointestinal system. Angina left - right can also be affected by acute stomach pain, this cause will be accompanied by manifestations of stomach disease. Angina can also be caused by a diaphragmatic abscess. In addition to the clinical manifestations, the cause of angina will be accurately diagnosed through subclinical and imaging tests such as: Ultrasound, electrocardiogram, X-ray, chest MRI or CT-scan....
As soon as the left - right angina is present, the patient needs to be examined as soon as possible to find out the cause of the disease. Once the cause is known, it will be necessary to actively treat according to the doctor's instructions. For patients with angina pectoris related to the heart, they must be very careful, in addition to using vasodilators to treat, it is necessary to have a reasonable diet, living, and avoid strong emotions. In case your chest pain spreads to your arm every time it hurts, you need to see a cardiologist for advice. You can go to the hospitals of Vinmec Health System for more advice.
Thank you for trusting Vinmec. Best regards!
Answered by Doctor General Internal Medicine Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
