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I have been getting heart pain for past couple months. it feels like someone is stabbing my heart and the pain goes down to my upper stomach.

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Chest pain: Unlikely this is your heart more likely chest wall. Safest to see your doctor and be worked up.

Answered 4/1/2013

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