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Been having these sharp chest pains for hours now no other syptoms what could this be?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Need more info.: One needs more info, such as ones temperature, whether the pain is worse with taking a deep breath or with exertion, the presence of a cough, any history of trauma.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/15/2013

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