Numb Feeleeling In Upper Right Chest With Burning Sensation Spreading Down Inner Right Arm?

Question

Originally asked by Community Member Leon

Numb Feeleeling In Upper Right Chest With Burning Sensation Spreading Down Inner Right Arm?

I have a numb feeling in my upper right chest with a burning sensation spreading down inner right arm. What could be causing this?

Answer

Hi Leon,

I recommend you contact your physician to be evaluated. Here is a link to information on the signs/symptoms of a heart attack you may want to review and compare to what you’re experiencing. Heart attacks aren’t always as dramatic and obvious as they seem on television; they can be much “quieter” but still cause tremendous damage to the heart muscle. I’ve also included some other links.

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

Stress and Heart Disease

Chest Pain (overview)

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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Answered by: Lisa Nelson, RD, LN