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I'm having random sharp quick chest pains (about 1-2 seconds) with no other obvious symptoms. could this be heartburn or indigestion?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

chest pain: Chest pains lasting only seconds are usually not serious.

Answered 10/22/2013

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A member asked:

I'm having random sharp quick chest pains (about 1-2 seconds) with no other obvious symptoms. could this be heartburn or indigestion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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