Jackson, OH
A 18-year-old male asked:
I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (quality: feels sharp or stabbing, sensation of pressure or heaviness) (severity: severe) (side: left) ...
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Get it checked: Chest pain at your age may not suggest heart attack.But it can be due to pain in chest wall or from the lungs and pleura.I suggest you get it checked by your doctor
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Fort Myers, FL
A 21-year-old female asked:
I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (severity: severe) (side: both) (quality: sensation of pressure or heaviness) (worsened by: after deep ...
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. George Nahhasanswered
Specializes in Cardiology
See a doctor: Although heart disease at your age is rare but sometimes you may have congenital problem like anomalous origin of a coronary artery that will need evaluation so I advise you to see a doctor for evaluation and not to take any chances
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Dr. Susan Rhoads commented
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Dr.Nahhas is correct! If you are having pain now, go now! Call 911.
Jun 5, 2017
Danby, Vermont
A 23-year-old male asked:
I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (quality: feels sharp or stabbing, sensation of pressure or heaviness) (worsened by: after sudden movement?
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Dr. Dora Chizeaanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 50 years experience
Need Physical Exam: 23 y/o male says, I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (quality: feels sharp or stabbing, sensation of pressure or heaviness) (worsened by: after sudden movement? Possibly due to muscle strain or some tendinitis. One need a Physical Examination by M.D. to better define the problem and effect management.
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361 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 14, 2017
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