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Sharp back pain around/under left shoulder, going through my chest when taking deep breaths. worrisome?

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Dr. Alexandre De Moura
Dr. Alexandre De Mouraanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
Seek help: This could be musculoskeletal or it may be cardiac in nature for example. See you internist and than follow up with your orthopaedic surgeon if symptoms persist.
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Dr. Richard Rosenthal
Dr. Richard Rosenthalanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Possibly: The symptoms don't sound like something that is life or limb threatening. However, I am sure you are in a lot of pain. The cause may be a herniated disc, something that doctors don't often think of when evaluating someone with back and chest pain. If you do seek medical attention, ask you doctor if he/she thinks an spinal MRI would be helpful.
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