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Sharp pain close to my heart. hurt to take breath. pain in shoulder blade on same side. could i have a heart problem?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Chest pain: Could be a lot of things. Heart condition needs ruled out. Could be lung related as well. Need to see your doctor for an ekg and chest xray for starters.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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POSSIBLE GET CHECKED: Pain as you describe close to your heart associated with hurt to breathe at your age needs to be checked asap I suggest you get evauated by your doctor right away or go to ER as it may be related to yor heart or may be from the lungs

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Sharp pain close to my heart. hurt to take breath. pain in shoulder blade on same side. could i have a heart problem?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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