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3 days ago started feeling waves of tightness and discomfort in chest. goes thru back, throat, jaw. 8secs, every min. worst when drinking hot bevs. ?

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See Physician: Chest pain should be evaluated immediately. Call your physician or go to er.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/16/2013

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