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Stiffness, pain in left chest. saw doctor 2 months ago, said it wasnt serious. still feel it randomly, should i be worry? it is from stress?

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Dr. Asaf Presente answered

Musculoskeletal: Pain like this, especially sharp fleeting pain, is usually musculoskeletal and is unlikely to be related to heart disease or other serious conditions in an otherwise healthy young person.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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A member asked:

Stiffness, pain in left chest. saw doctor 2 months ago, said it wasnt serious. still feel it randomly, should i be worry? it is from stress?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Asaf Presente answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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