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Hi, i got this extreme pain in my chest under my neck this morning after having my first cup of coffee. not a muscle pain. but it hurts when i breathe. dont know what to do or what it could be?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: There are multiple potential causes, but extreme chest pain needs to be urgently evaluated to rule out a cardiac cause as those can potentially be life threatening. Other causes can include gi causes like esophageal spasm, reflux, etc. again, it would be wise to be evaluated.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, i got this extreme pain in my chest under my neck this morning after having my first cup of coffee. not a muscle pain. but it hurts when i breathe. dont know what to do or what it could be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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