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Chest Pain
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Chest Pain
by andrea, Sep 15, 1999 12:00AM
I am a 28 year old female who on occation has a sharp pain around the heart that intesifys when I take a deep breath. I am unable to find a common trait on when these attacks occur. I am in otherwise good health and the pain seems to go away within 30-50 seconds. I have been having them on and off since I was about 16 and have always referred to them as "my heart attack" I don't want to miss any danger signs and being a young female I don't want the doctor to either. Could it be indigestion? Thank you in advance for your advice.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Sep 16, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Andrea,
Your chest discomfort does not sound typical for cardiac pain and may be indigestion. HOwever, please discuss these symptoms with your internist to determine if a further wourk up is required.
Your chest discomfort does not sound typical for cardiac pain and may be indigestion. HOwever, please discuss these symptoms with your internist to determine if a further wourk up is required.
