- Male
- 32 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been experiencing this weird right chest pain for the past three days, and it's been bothering me quite a bit. It even seems to make my hand hurt, which is really concerning. I'm not sure what's causing this discomfort. Could it be something serious, or is it just some kind of acdt problem? I'm not really familiar with what that means. What should I do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
take tablet zerodol ,twice a day for 3 days
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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