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Reason For Sharp Shooting Pain In The Left Side Of Chest That Went Down The Arm

I'm sixteen years old, and have minor asthma, and at times I get short on breath or my it feels as though my heart is beating very hard. Sometimes for no reason, and mostly at night. Anyways, last night I was sitting in bed, just watching some TV when I got this sharp, shooting pain in the left side of my chest that went down to my arm. It went as quickly as it came and ended up doing it another time. I'm really scared. What do you think this could be, because I've been freaking myself out about this all night and day.
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
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Hi,

I have gone through your query.
Type of pain you have mentioned is suggestive of Angina but it is very uncommon in a 16 years old. Other cause can be Precordial Catch Syndrome. This type of pain can't be ignored and i advise you to see a local cardiologist. He will confirm about your Family history, do a clinical examination and investigations may be required if needed.


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Reason For Sharp Shooting Pain In The Left Side Of Chest That Went Down The Arm

Hi, I have gone through your query. Type of pain you have mentioned is suggestive of Angina but it is very uncommon in a 16 years old. Other cause can be Precordial Catch Syndrome. This type of pain can t be ignored and i advise you to see a local cardiologist. He will confirm about your Family history, do a clinical examination and investigations may be required if needed. Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/1dYupT2