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I have pectus excavatum, starting two years ago i started getting unbearable pain on my left side. no doctor can tell me why either. any ideas?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pectus excavatum: Your pectus is impinging on your left lung. It cannot fully expand and as a result you are in pain. See a thoracic surgeon or general surgeon about having surgery to relieve the pain.

Answered 12/5/2013

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