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I had pain in my chest not in the middle of the chest but is left side upear left hand i don't know what to i finish ibuprofen pack still not working?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: If your pain is related to any history of cardiac disease, fainting, or problems breathing, a visit to the ED is suggested. If your PCP diagnosed a muscular strain, then a heating pad on the affected area for 20 minutes may relieve the pain.

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Answered 3/25/2015

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A member asked:

I had pain in my chest not in the middle of the chest but is left side upear left hand i don't know what to i finish ibuprofen pack still not working?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Anders agreed

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