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When i exercise, my heartbeat causes a dull ache in the middle of my chest. it stops hurting when i stop exercising. it is not crushing, squeezing, or tight pain. cardiac-related?

Q: when i exercise, my heartbeat causes a dull ache in the middle of my chest. it stops hurting when i stop exercising. it is not crushing, squeezing, or tight pain. cardiac-related?

: Given your age, it is less likely that it is a cardiac related pain, but you cannot tell just based on a description alone. If this has been a persistent occurrence, you should get checked out. I would avoid stressful exercise until you get evaluated. Good luck.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Given your age, it is less likely that it is a cardiac related pain, but you cannot tell just based on a description alone. If this has been a persistent occurrence, you should get checked out. I would avoid stressful exercise until you get evaluated. Good luck.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

When i exercise, my heartbeat causes a dull ache in the middle of my chest. it stops hurting when i stop exercising. it is not crushing, squeezing, or tight pain. cardiac-related?

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Dr Colantino agreed

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