I'm experiencing this heavy pain in my left arm and some back discomfort that started about 67 days ago. At first, the pain was light, but it's been gradually getting worse. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Left-arm discomfort could be due to musculoskeletal reasons or Due to cardiac cause as well. The symptoms are posture related or aggravating due to movement it can be muscular. Symptoms of worsening during physical activity exercise daily with rest it can be related to Cardiac cause. Next Steps ECG ECHO

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