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A shooting pain when taking a deep breath in his back..lower left side .no injury, doesn't hurt or change with movement. no fever or bowel changes :)?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Back pain: There are many possible explanations for this. It may be irritating the pleura, stretching an injured muscle or joint, causing nerve entrapment, etc. This requires an intensive evaluation for a solution. See a doctor and have this assessed soon. Good luck.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/18/2014

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A member asked:

A shooting pain when taking a deep breath in his back..lower left side .no injury, doesn't hurt or change with movement. no fever or bowel changes :)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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