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Is random chest pain that comes and goes infrequently and random shortness of breath that isn't bad likely to be a blood clot or anxiety?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Chest pain: At your age serious pathology is unlikely though not Impossible ;anxiety is a diagnosis of exclusion so get checked out for complete reassurance

Answered 8/26/2016

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A member asked:

Is random chest pain that comes and goes infrequently and random shortness of breath that isn't bad likely to be a blood clot or anxiety?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harinder Gill answered

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