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My mother, 56, has shooting pains just below her sternum, what could this be?
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Evaluate the heart: This could be heart pain, therefore an ekg and perhaps other tests are neeed. I would not wait to see a doctor because it can get worse quickly. If all is well with the heart, check for esophagus pain. It may respond to an antacid, or other medicines for reflux.
Answered 8/2/2013
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