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Is Burning Sensation Around The Rib Cage Radiating Towards Heart A Cause For Concern?
I have been feeling a burning sensation around my rib cage that radiates towards my heart. I am afraid that I am having a heart attack. But, was encouraged to take a gas x to rule out gas. I took two tablets about two hours ago and while the pain has dissipated a bit, its still noticeable. Should I hurry to the emergency room or wait another day?
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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It is understandable to be concerned about any chest pain.
Heart related pain tends to be central, tight/heavy and associated with shortness of breath, palpitations, excess sweating.
These typical symptoms may not occur in all but in the majority.
If you are concerned regarding a heart related pain then it would be best to be assessed by a doctor soon.
It would best for this to be ruled out.
I hope this helps
It is understandable to be concerned about any chest pain.
Heart related pain tends to be central, tight/heavy and associated with shortness of breath, palpitations, excess sweating.
These typical symptoms may not occur in all but in the majority.
If you are concerned regarding a heart related pain then it would be best to be assessed by a doctor soon.
It would best for this to be ruled out.
I hope this helps
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