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I've been feeling this poking on the side where my heart is. i had and ekg a month ago and it was ok. im 23 with anxiety. is it the heart? :(
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Hard to say: Do consult with your physician about this. Wait until then, before you react.
Answered 5/11/2016
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Poking Sensation: Even with a normal EKG, there is not enough information to be able to say if these sensations are due soley to anxiety or if there is another medical cause.
Answered 10/20/2018
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