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What Causes Pain And Pressure In Chest?

My chest has been hurting for quite some time now. I went to the doctors and the told me to take zantac and thought it was heart burn. I took it and it seemed to work so i stopped taking it. Since then the pain has gotten worse (it is normally i tight pressure pain or a sharp stabbing pain). I dont know if it is all in my head or I should go to the doctors and get checked out. After all I am only 19.
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM...

You are complaining sharp and stabbing pain...

So it just can't be simple heart burn..

It is better to investigate with .....
1.Blood pressure measurement
2.EKG
3.Auscultation with stethoscope
4.CBC
5.Echo (only if needed )

If no significant cardiac cause present than Spirometry needed to detect air flow limitation....

Take care

Advise ; consult pulmonologist nearby
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What Causes Pain And Pressure In Chest?

Hi welcome to HCM... You are complaining sharp and stabbing pain... So it just can t be simple heart burn.. It is better to investigate with ..... 1.Blood pressure measurement 2.EKG 3.Auscultation with stethoscope 4.CBC 5.Echo (only if needed ) If no significant cardiac cause present than Spirometry needed to detect air flow limitation.... Take care Advise ; consult pulmonologist nearby