- Male
- 28 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm really worried because for the past week I've been experiencing heaviness in my chest, my left arm feels strange, and I've even had some episodes where I've felt unconscious and really anxious. It's getting to the point where I can't sleep at night. Do you think there's something serious going on, and what should I do about it?
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consult to cardiologist
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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