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Why does my chest feel heavy on the left side ? and i felt like i couldn't breathe when i was crying minutes ago and i've been having chest pains
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Get a check up: You are having "pleuritic" chest pain which is often not related to cardiac problems. However, you need to have a thorough examination by the physician to know the exact cause and also to discuss the treatment options.
Answered 12/28/2014
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