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I had brief pain in the center of my chest today that felt like heartburn but it was not heartburn. i have had this once or twice, do i see a doc?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Yes: Although heart problems would be a rarity in your age group, any significant chest pain deserves a full physician evaluation. How do you know it was not heartburn?

Answered 7/6/2013

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A member asked:

I had brief pain in the center of my chest today that felt like heartburn but it was not heartburn. i have had this once or twice, do i see a doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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