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All of the sudden my mom started having severe pain under both breasts. could that be a sign of a heart attack? also her stomach has started swelling.

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Not likely: While chest pain is still the primary symptom of a heart attack, it is by no means the only one. Your mom"s symptoms could be vascular, gi, musculoskeletal, or gynecologic. If you cannot see her primary physician today, a trip to a quik med or er visit would be appropriate.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 6/9/2016

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Dr. Ahamed Moideen answered

Not necessarily. : Could be gastritis or gerd.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

All of the sudden my mom started having severe pain under both breasts. could that be a sign of a heart attack? also her stomach has started swelling.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Craig Carter answered

Dr Newman agreed

Dr. Ahamed Moideen answered

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