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Shooting, sharp chest pain every once in a while (maybe 1x/week). no heart conditions, normal ekg and electrocardiograph. is this cause for concern?
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No: Your symptoms could be normal or benign.Anxeity might make it worse.Consult your md if you are concerned!
Answered 2/24/2023
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Chest wall: Advise event recorder. Most likely symptoms chest wall related. Where in your chest is the shooting sharp pain? Sometimes oesophageal spasms can cause sudden sharp pains.
Answered 2/24/2018
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