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A member asked:

Hi ive had really bad pain around my chest under my ribs and round my back wasn't able to sleep last night at all ive brought ranitidine tablets 75g ?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Call 911: Regardless, the cause, stabbing chest pain is always a red flag. If you have chest pain regardless of its cause (heart burn , anxiety, etc.), visit to the ER is warranted. Do not drive, Call 911.

Answered 8/25/2015

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