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I have this dull pain below my sternum between the ribs. it's becomes very painful after i exert myself, when i push down on the area and on inhalation. could it be an ulcer?
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Or cardiac: your symptoms may be cardiac (heart) or related to stomach/esophagus, but we need to make sure that your heart isn't the problem first, kindly see your doctor asap, meanwhile you can try OTC pantoprazole for possible gastritis, but read the labels carefully, wish you well
Answered 12/14/2017
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