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What could cause a pressure feeling on your left side under the breast?

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Dr. Alex Lechtman answered

Your Heart: Unlikely to have a problem at 39 years but still, if you are having left sided chest pain or pressure, get it checked asap.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2013

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