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I feel sharp pain in the sternum, which radiates to the left arm, without persistence, worsens with certain movements.
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Pain: Pain in chest area makes us worried about heart although it is uncommon at your age. Other causes can be : muscle soreness due to strenuous activity,costochondritis, shingles, reflux to mention few possibilities. Get evaluated.
Answered 9/24/2017
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Read on !: At your age unlikely to be any serious heart issue but you give insufficient information for a better evaluation
Answered 9/22/2017
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