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A member asked:

What causes discomfort in chest upon exertion. it feels like an ice pack has been placed on the inside of my chest. ?

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Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Chest pain: Chest pain differential is huge including acid reflux, chest wall pain, heart attack, pneumonia, aortic dissection. I would get this evaluated by a physician asap considering your age.

Answered 2/6/2015

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