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Having sharp pain in chest when i eat or lay down for a week. what is this? is this life threatening?
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No: it is not life threatening you may have problem with stomach irritation , try Zantac (ranitidine) 150 mg twice daily it is available over the counter OR you may try Prilosec once daily available over the counter. If not better please see your physician
Answered 8/30/2015
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