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What causes chest pains have a problem of chest,it happens when l carry heavy things or just start to pain,sometyms shortness of breathe not that much?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Chest pain: If you have chest pain on exertion you should be examined ASAP. Your MD will assess your age physical condition medical conditions and meds and make a determination if you need a stress test

Answered 8/19/2016

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