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What Causes Pain Around The Upper Rib Cage?
Question: I was woke up with a pain. felt like a wide band going all the way around my upper rib cage, felt like a band all the way around tightening. Hard to breath . from 1 to 10 the pain was a 8
Brief Answer:
go to Emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is good that you took aspirin, but you need to be seen in Emergency now. This could be symptoms of a heart attack. Please do not hesitate, call for an ambulance and get to emergency now
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
go to Emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is good that you took aspirin, but you need to be seen in Emergency now. This could be symptoms of a heart attack. Please do not hesitate, call for an ambulance and get to emergency now
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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