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Do you think i should be worried about short sharp chest pains?

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Depends: Short, sharp pains are not typical of angina but can be indicative of pericarditis or pleurisy. If it's a rare to occasional pain and seems unpredictable, it's likely normal. But if it's troubling, getting worse, or happening often, you should get it checked out.

Dr Chapman agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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