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What would cause a pain in the middle of the chest?

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Chest pain: There are many causes for chest pain. Some dangerous like heart problems others not so dangerous like intercostal muscle spasms and many many others. All chest pain should be evaluated by your doctor.

Answered 7/2/2013

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Dr. Brian Kaufman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Many reasons...: Esophogeal spasm, gastric and esophogeal reflux, musculoskeletal, costo chondritis, pulmonary embolus, pleurisy, pneumothorax, etc, etc. If you are having any shortness of breath, lightheadedness, or any other symptoms, or if this continues, go see a doctor.

Answered 12/10/2013

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See details: Chest pain has several causes, some inconsequential and some very serious. See a doctor and get the problem diagnosed.

Answered 7/17/2013

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