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I have epigastric pain radiating to the chest how do i know if its cardiac or gi disturbances?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Given your age, it’s: GI. Do TUMS help? That’s a clue( unless premature heart dz runs in your immediate family)

Answered 10/4/2018

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