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Hi dr, how can i differentiate between costochondritis and heartburn vs something worse? i have had a normal ekg.
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Chest pain: Work up involves history and physical exam followed by appropriate tests to rule out each problem. Costochondritis can often be diagnosed by exam and heart burn is a common problem sometimes associated with reflux treated with prevention and over the counter meds
Answered 1/2/2016
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