What causes occasional sudden pins and needles with tightness in left chest?
Patient: I get occasional sudden pins and needles with some tightness in my left chest. Usually only lasts 5 minutes, but today it lasted 30 mins . It comes out of nowhere and its happened in and off for at least 10 years. Not sure what it is or why it happens. Doctor: HelloTightness in left side of chest need proper evaluation.It may be due to cardio pulmonary causes,reflux etc.You may need clinical examination and investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,lipid profile,urine RE/ME,upper GI endoscopy,ECG,ECHO,TMT,ultrasound of abdomen.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan