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My father’s chest pain

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My father who is in his 70s has been complaining of chest pains for the past few weeks. Kindly advise me on what to do about this.

Jerry (by SMS)

 

There are many causes of Chest Pain. These include; Anxiety attacks, Chest Infection, Heart attack, Heartburn as well as Gall Bladder and Esophageal affectations. Since it is difficult to confirm which of the above your father is suffering from, it will be wise for him to see a doctor for a complete medical examination.

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