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Q: Is Chest Pain Rediating to Shoulder Serious in a 16-year old

asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 26th, 2006

my mother died when I was 13 and have been under counseling and taking celexa for depression. Recently I experienced chest pain which radiated to my shoulder blade. Can this be serious?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 9th, 2006

Anxiety & Stress Answer A298

Chest pain radiating down the shoulder blade can be a symptom of a serious heart disease for older people, but since you are 16 years old, this symptom might not be too problematic. If you are experiencing depression, I personally don’t think that the condition could be something serious, but you can see your family doctor to report the symptoms and to seek a preliminary diagnosis .

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