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My chest has hurt for the last couple of months. recently it became a bigger pain. sharp pain in the heart area. hurts more when lifting/standing ?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

See your MD: Any pain that is in heart area and is worse with lifting or standing, I would want checked by and M.D. with EKG. Proceed to your doctor as soon as you can, especially if pain worsening, or does not subside.

Answered 8/26/2016

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A member asked:

My chest has hurt for the last couple of months. recently it became a bigger pain. sharp pain in the heart area. hurts more when lifting/standing ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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