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My chest is hurting form my top to center , feels a little heavy n hurts to touch my beastbone. am have pains in my shoulders too. am i having heart?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

No: It it hurts to compress the breastbone (sternum), then it's not your heart. Moreover, it's unheard of at your age. Your pain sounds muscular.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/3/2014

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A member asked:

My chest is hurting form my top to center , feels a little heavy n hurts to touch my beastbone. am have pains in my shoulders too. am i having heart?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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