- Male
- 45 Years
- 20/02/2025
I've been having some pain in my left arm and jaw, along with a toothache and feeling weak, but there's no chest pain. Could these be signs of a heart attack? I'm kind of worried and would like to understand what this might mean.
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exactly not that
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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