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I have a steady sharp chest pain on my right side just under my right pectoral muscle toward the outer area of my right side. it doesn't travel.

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ER: Chest pain can be a sign of cardiac ischemia. Go to er now to rule out heart attack. Could be strain, acid reflux, but you need evaluation by physician.

Answered 10/4/2016

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