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I have chest tightness/pain and back pain. when i breath move or lay down on side or sneeze i feel pain. for 8 months after a fall. can it be heart?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Pain: could be heart but also a fractured rib. You need to check this out immediately will probably need X-rays or a scan to make site its nothing more serious

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I have chest tightness/pain and back pain. when i breath move or lay down on side or sneeze i feel pain. for 8 months after a fall. can it be heart?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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