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Had a severe pain under left ribs, like artery or vein constricting? very cold after and shaky.please help with ideas?

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Dr. James Marx answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Needs Evaluation: Symptoms like these can be signs of more serious problems. Could be coming from gi, heart or lung. If heart or lung in origin, this could be serious. You can expect to have a chest x-ray, ekg and blood tests (labs) in addition to a thorough history and examination. Don't delay.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/20/2013

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