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Was having sever chest pain today. i feared it was a heart attack. i figured it was costochondritis or returning pericarditis. what to do? 18 y/o
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Definitely see a DR: This complaint requires a face to face visit to evaluate all aspects of your history and physical. As it turns out the best place to go is to an emergency room for history, physical, EKG and other tests if appropriate. Good luck.
Answered 2/22/2015
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