- male
- 40 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been feeling a pinching pain in my heart every now and then, just for a few seconds. It's got me worried. Is this something serious or is it considered normal?
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So lately I've been experiencing this weird needle-like pain around my chest. It only sticks around for a few seconds and then just vanishes. But what really worries me is this constant pain I'm feeling in my back between the shoulder blades. It's just not going away. What could this be? Would love to hear your thoughts on this!
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