I have been having pain around my heart area for the last 7 to 8 years, and all my heart tests, like ECG, X-ray, and stress echo, are normal, but sometimes the pain becomes severe and spreads to my left arm. What could be the reason, and what should I do?
If heart tests have been normal for years, the pain may be due to muscle strain, anxiety, or acid reflux rather than heart disease. However, severe pain that spreads to the left arm should never be ignored. Note when it occurs, how long it lasts, and any triggers. Consult a doctor immediately, especially if the pain is recent, getting worse, or associated with breathlessness or sweating.
