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When i go on roller coasters it hurts my chest. physical pain not fear. what is that? i used to love roller coasters
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Get heart checked: Stress raises BP which stresses heart.
Answered 8/1/2018
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G Force: I agree w/ dr. Ibrahim, but could also be g forces. When there is rapid descent of the coaster, the abdominal organs will shift up toward the chest and could push against the diaphragm causing a "pressure" feeling in the chest.
Answered 2/10/2019
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