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What Causes Prickly Chest Pains?

My friend is having prickly chest pains . As she describes them. She says it comes on quickly and hurts really bad but then goes away. Below the left breast and sort of around the under part of her left breast. She has A LOT of stress in her life right now and thinking its just stress. Can u please give your insight to what u think it MAY b from this small amt. of info? Thank U!! Sandy
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, she is mostly having stress related chest pain.
But better to rule out heart related pain. So get done ecg.
If ecg is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Stress and anxiety appear more likely in her case.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on its solution.
She may need anxiolytic drugs too. Counselling is very important along with drugs for control of stress.
Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
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What Causes Prickly Chest Pains?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, she is mostly having stress related chest pain. But better to rule out heart related pain. So get done ecg. If ecg is normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Stress and anxiety appear more likely in her case. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on its solution. She may need anxiolytic drugs too. Counselling is very important along with drugs for control of stress. Don t worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.