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Suggest Remedy For Discomfort On Right Side Of Chest

Occasionally I have discomfort on the right side of my chest. I am wondering if i have to go to the emergency room when i experience this discomfort. By the way, I am type 2 dibetic but it is under control since i ame taking mediction. I am also taking medication for hypertension.
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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In my opinion you should not have to worry much but definitely take appointment of your doctor and get done ECG and Chest X ray. Diabetes and hypertension are forerunner for coronary heart disease so better to be sure of not having heart disease.
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Suggest Remedy For Discomfort On Right Side Of Chest

In my opinion you should not have to worry much but definitely take appointment of your doctor and get done ECG and Chest X ray. Diabetes and hypertension are forerunner for coronary heart disease so better to be sure of not having heart disease.