Title: Chest and Arm Pain: Causes by Location, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Headings: What Causes Simultaneous Chest and Arm Pain, and When to See a Doctor
What Causes Simultaneous Chest and Arm Pain, and When to See a Doctor
Concurrent chest and arm pain causes
Muscle strain
Heart attack
Heart disease
Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Angina
Acid reflux
Chest and arm pain alongside other symptoms
Chest and right arm or left arm pain
Chest and armpit pain
Chest, arm, and shoulder pain
Chest and arm pain after eating
Chest and arm pain after sneezing
Can anxiety cause chest and arm pain?
When to see a doctor
Diagnosing the cause
Treating the cause
Rest
Heart surgery or stenting
Antibiotics
Digestive medications
Anti-anxiety medications
The takeaway

Content: If you have the following previously diagnosed conditions, you should also see a doctor: heart disease
diabetes mellitus
kidney disease
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
obesity
Diagnosing the cause
If you experience heart attack symptoms, you may undergo a few tests while in the emergency room: Blood tests check for cardiac enzymes, such as an elevated troponin level, which can signal that a heart attack occurred or is ongoing. An electrocardiogram measures the heart’s electrical activity and determines if a heart attack has occurred, is occurring, or is likely to occur soon, as well as whether there’s been a change in heart rate or rhythm. A chest X-ray can show if the heart is enlarged or if fluid is building up within the lungs — one sign of a heart attack. An MRI scan can reveal changes in the heart’s features that could indicate myocarditis or valve disease. A doctor will also ask for your medical history and perform a physical exam, including gentle movement of your arms and torso to check for signs of a muscle strain or joint problem. Treating the cause
Rest
Muscle strains can usually heal on their own with rest. Applying heat may be helpful in increasing blood flow to the injured area to help speed up healing. If there has been a muscle tear or damage to tendons or ligaments, some kind of medical treatment, such as surgery, may be needed to repair it.