- female
- 35 Years
- 20/02/2025
I've been experiencing this sharp, pricking pain in my chest for about a week, and I'm really not sure what it could be. It doesn't stay in one spot and sometimes it's on the left, sometimes on the right, near the left breast, or even below the shoulder. I got both an ECG and an echo, and they both came back normal, but I'm still worried. Any idea what might be going on?
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Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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