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Im 18 & get a lot of chest pain. ive had a normal ecg, ekg, and chest xray but am i at risk for heart disease? should i do further testing.

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Chest pain: There are many causes of chest pain. Heart disease is but one of them. A lot more information is needed to judge your risk of heart disease. You should discuss this question with your doctor who knows you the best.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Doubt it: Most chest pain in someone your age comes from irritation in the swallowing tube as it enters the stomach. That site is right under your heart & is one of the few things that can do it.Others include chest wall issues with the rib cage which is usually transient (weeks).Avoiding caffeine, acidic drinks & not laying down after eating should improve the likely cause.

Answered 6/7/2017

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