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My grandma is having bad pains in her stomach, chest, and back. it's not the flu and it's been there for hours. should i take her to the er?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes,you should: Take her to the er.Musr rule out cardiac pain or aortic aneurysm...For starters.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Pcp: Er's are for emergencies, she should be seen by her own pcp- more personal care.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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