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What Causes Sharp Chest Pain?

Hi, for the past month I have been having on and off chest pain. It usually goes away by its self, but today it has come on and now it feels different. It used to feel sharp, now its more of like someone has a hold of something and refuses to let go. I have gone to the ER and they did an EKG and that was clear, then they tested for a blood clot and that test was negative. But I haven t been able to get an explanation on what could be causing this.
Thu, 15 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Since your ecg and blood report are normal, no need to worry for heart diseases.
Also get done chest x ray to rule out lung pathology because this can also cause similar kind of chest pain. If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar kind of pain.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Sharp Chest Pain?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your ecg and blood report are normal, no need to worry for heart diseases. Also get done chest x ray to rule out lung pathology because this can also cause similar kind of chest pain. If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much. Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar kind of pain. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.