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I am a 30 year old female, smoker, drinker. otherwise healthy. chest pain recently on and off- ecg clear. now discovered beaus lines.

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Stress response?: Although you say you are healthy, you had an ECG done for intermittent chest pain. Since I am not an internist I will not comment on causes of chest pain in your age group. Beau's lines in the finger nails have many potential causes, but usually result from some recent stress that slowed fingernail growth. I would worry more about the chest pain if it is persisting.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Need cardiology eval: You should a have cat scan of the heart to for calcium deposit and possible coronary occlusion. Even better get cardiology evaluation for stress test and or cardiac cath.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Luck can run out: Hopefully, you'll still be mostly healthy - but it may be time to shape up so that your future will be as fun as your past. Those lines often mean there was an injury or stress incident - some illness or? But they don't cause problems. So, consider quitting or being moderate and continue enjoying your health.

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