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I went to the urgent care with some chest pains and discomforts. they summed it up to be heartburn, but i have discomfort again i took 150mg ranitidine before going thinking it may be heartburn. it took the burning sensation away from my chest, but i st

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I : I am glad that you have had such an extensive evaluation. Chest pain is always concerning. If you have continued pain, feel light-headed, short of breath, have a fever, or new complaints then you must be re-evaluated.

Answered 10/3/2016

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