- male
- 24 Years
- 14/08/2025
I'm 24 and had open heart surgery back in 2009. Lately, I've been dealing with some vascular issues and have this pain in my left hand that gets worse at night. Should I be worried about this?
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With vascular issues and history of open heart surgery, worsening night pain in hand may suggest circulatory problem—vascular surgeon consult is advised.
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