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I keep getting really bad sharp pain in my left chest and it's always in the exact same spot. i'm only 17 so i don't think it's my heart. any ideas?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Chest pain: Heart is important to rule out, but it may be anxiety or heart burn from acid re-flux which are often common causes in young people. Costochodritis is essentially rib pain or a type of arthritis in your chest wall as well. See Doc if they continue, so you do not suffer with this as a 17yo. Good luck.

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Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

I keep getting really bad sharp pain in my left chest and it's always in the exact same spot. i'm only 17 so i don't think it's my heart. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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