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About 1 hour after eating.peculiar ache in right chest/breast area and right shoulder blade.almost as if a balloon was in there needing to pop.gas?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Need exam: I can't quite tell what it is based on your description. I would call your doc and make an appointment right away. Sometimes symptoms like that can be associated with heart attacks and other serious conditions. Please see a doc asap.

Answered 4/11/2018

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