Suggest treatment for left sided chest pain and numbness
Patient: Hello... uhm my name is Connie.. and I am a freshman... i just wanna know something please... the left side of my heart tightens and my left upper body paralizes or numbs for few seconds when it do... my left side of my chest hurts... and the heart pinching occurs more frequently now... please help :'( Doctor: Welcome at HCM    I have gone through your query and being your physician i completely understand your health  concerns.What is your age? For how long u are suffering from it? Any other associated problem? like diabetes or hypertension? Any history of TB in past or exposure to TB? Are u running fever? Any other lymph node swelling in ur body? do u have cough? are u smoker?   Chest heaviness or discomfort in elderly patients should not be taken lightly. You need to be investigated for proper management.  If i am ur attending physician i will get your  BP reading along iwth ECG ECHO CHEST xRAY to find the cause..  Meet your doctor so that proper intervention can be done in time.             Meanwhile stay calm and use acetaminophen to relieve pain   Get well soon Hope your query is adequately addressed if you still have any feel free to ask   RegardsDr Saad Sultan