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Woke up 2 days ago with pulled muscle in my mid/upper back. pain at times shoots through my chest and takes my breath away. is this normal?
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Not normal: to have chest pain. It could be a serious condition such as angina, aortic dissection, or pulmonary embolism. You should be seen by a doctor for specific diagnosis and proper treatment.
Answered 3/2/2020
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