A member asked:

I been having chest pains on and off and its been a normal thing for me..what am i to do about this..im 21 and i would rate the pains a 10 when they hit me?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Chest Pain too young: Hi i doubt this is your heart or anything serious unless you had a pediatric or congenital heart defect. Most chest pain is actually muscle spasms or esophageal spasms. And, often panic or anxiety can give rise to a tightness that can be painful in the chest. A good health care provider would be able to reassure you, and explore with you the possible causes of your pain. But, please breath...

Answered 2/11/2013

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