What causes sharp pain in chest with tingling pains in legs and arms?
Patient: I have had chest pains for about a month, my halter mon. was ok, I'm waiting to hear back about my chest x-ray.However yesterday morning I had a different SHARP chest pain that only lasted for a second, and was followed by about 1-2 min of sweating like I had just run a mile. I am also currently experiencing tingling pains in my legs, feet, wrists, and arms on and off all day today. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Sudden onset sharp chest pain, sweating and tingling in arms are commonly seen with heart diseases like coronary artery disease (CAD). Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg) is for arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). CAD can note be picked up by this. So despite of normal Holter report, your should definitely get done 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) and coronary angiography (if required). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. But better to first rule out CAD. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.