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Could mild /moderate pain slightly left of sternum, sometimes extending to left side of throat taking deep breath indicate worsening pericarditis?
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pain with breathing: Is pleuritic pain and could be from pericarditis, but also from pulmonary embolism. Call your doctor to find out when you should be seen.
Answered 10/25/2016
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multiple cause: The causes are musculoskeletal, heart, pericardial, pleural and others.
Answered 2/23/2021
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