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Help. i am having chest pain. what should i do? i do not think i need to go to emergency room but it hurts.
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Chest pain: Chest pain has multiple potential causes, the most worrisome of which is cardiac -- you need to see your doctor or go to the er if you have persistent symptoms.
Answered 10/4/2016
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See below: Contact your primary care md asap. If you are over 40 and have history of hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, smoking or family history going to the er is prudent.
Answered 10/3/2016
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