What causes left arm and leg pain that spreads to the chest?

Question

Hello doctor,

My left arm and left leg have been painting for the past few days. I am feeling numbness and pain radiating from the chest, the back, and the side of the chest. Also, I have high cholesterol levels. Why is there a pain in my arm and leg? Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

The pain you feel is unlikely to be related to your heart since the heart does not cause pain in the leg. Pain can be due to local trauma, joint inflammation, bony pain, or nerve compression. A detailed examination and possibly some neurological and radiological workup will be needed to investigate the cause. Based on your height and weight, you are overweight. Along with high LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, being overweight is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. So, I suggest you do regular exercise, avoid sedentary behavior, eat a healthy diet, manage anxiety, get proper sleep, drink plenty of water, refrain from smoking and alcohol, etc. There is no need for cholesterol-lowering medicine at these levels without first trying the lifestyle measures. Lower your weight to a healthy BMI (body mass index).

I hope this has helped you. Thanks and regards.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Normal echocardiography remains valid for the whole life unless new symptoms are developed. TMT (treadmill test) and other functional stress tests remain valid for one year.

I hope this has helped you. Thanks and regards.