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I feel tightness in my chest along with breathing difficulties. dull chest pain and anxiety problems. i am 20 years old boy. ?
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At your age it: is unlikely that you have cardiac issues unless you have other predisposing health problems or risk factors. With that said, it is worth having a health care professional evaluate you so that you will be less anxious about your symptoms and reassured.
Answered 2/18/2017
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