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I Have Been Having Sharp Chest Pains
How can you tell if your chest pains are heart attack or good old acid reflux ? I have been having sharp chest pains during the night and it affects my arm sometimes. It also gives me a head ache and my chest burns. What type of doctor would you recommend to start with?
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wendy taggett's
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i somtimes keep getting a pain under my right boob like its my heart thats hurting and i dont feel well when it comes on but when it goes i feel lightly better im always tired and no energy and very moody like i want to cry ect what is it do i have heart problems?
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lucja's
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Arm + chest means heart attack!
Please don't hesitate to see a doctor as soon as possible
Just a GP to start with, and he/she can refer you to the appropropriate specialist.
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wendy taggett's
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i somtimes keep getting a pain under my right boob like its my heart thats hurting and i dont feel well when it comes on but when it goes i feel lightly better im always tired and no energy and very moody like i want to cry ect what is it do i have heart problems?
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