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I have been having chest pains, and sometimes goes into my back. how do i know if it is my heart or not? it usually goes away with tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofe

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Pain: Lots of possible causes for those pains. More information needed to speculate on cause. Probably musculoskeletal. Your doc can check and reassure you or work up if needed.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I have been having chest pains, and sometimes goes into my back. how do i know if it is my heart or not? it usually goes away with tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofe

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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