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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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Dr. Arthur Hoffman answered

Hard to say: Do consult with your physician about this. Wait until then, before you react.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 10/20/2018

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A member asked:

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? :(

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arthur Hoffman answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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