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What Causes Twinge Sensation In Chest?

I have an occasional twinge in the center of my chest at the bottom of the chest bone. They occur about every two hours and last about one second. No other pain, shortness of breath, etc. It does not happen when I exercise on the treadmill, but rather when I am at rest. Should I be concerned
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, no need to worry worry for such twinge sensations in chest because you are not having chest pain or breathlessness or other alarming symptoms.
But I would like to rule out any heart and lung pathology for this symptom.
So get done ecg and 2d to rule out heart diseases.
Get done chest x ray to rule rule out lung pathology.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for this sensations.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension if you are having stressful life and 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 Twinge Sensation In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, no need to worry worry for such twinge sensations in chest because you are not having chest pain or breathlessness or other alarming symptoms. But I would like to rule out any heart and lung pathology for this symptom. So get done ecg and 2d to rule out heart diseases. Get done chest x ray to rule rule out lung pathology. If all these are normal then no need to worry for this sensations. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension if you are having stressful life and be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.