What causes high blood pressure , numbness in the hands and heaviness in the chest?
Patient: Saw cardiologist last wk...high bp tingling and numbness in hands and feet extremely heaviness in chest racing, hard heart beat, extreme fatigue and body aches...stress test and monitor scheduled for next wk....I wk for a Dr, saw my echo report today...please explaine severity... Aortic insufficiency pht 663, lft atrial enlargement, tricuspid regurgitation, normal lv systolic function, lvfs 35.92% lvot 1.91/ lft atrium 43ml/m2 Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have  high blood pressure , numbness in the hands and heaviness in the chest . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like cervical spondylosis , medication reaction or side-effect , tachycardia , high blood pressure , heart attack , chest infection and angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination without any delay . Doctor will take history , order blood tests like ECG , TMT , complete blood profile along with troponin t test and check vitals specially blood pressure . Doctor may prescribe sedatives , isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers or calcium channel blockers along with diuretics . Doctor may also recommend angiography in some cases . For now take proper rest , have proper diet , do not exert your body , lower your salt consumption and apply warm compresses to chest .Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari