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I have a shooting pain in my heart that comes and goes should i go to the doctor?

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Dr. Rodney Del Valle answered

Yes: I don't know if you have risk factors for angina but it will be a good idea to look into the causes of chest pain. Just to be sure is not a heart problem. Causes of chest pain are: chest wall pain/ costochondritis; coronary disease; acid reflux; asthma. Good history and physical exam should clear the diagnosis for the physician.

Answered 5/28/2013

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A member asked:

I have a shooting pain in my heart that comes and goes should i go to the doctor?

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Dr. Rodney Del Valle answered

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