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Hi. been having sharp chest pain on the left side for few days now. it gets worse if i cough sneez or bend down to pick up something.

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Dr. William Forsythe answered

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Sounds like pleurisy: Pleurisy is inflammation of lining around the lungs and can be very painful. If bringing up colored phlegm or if fever, could be pneumonia. Other concern is for a collapsed lung, called a pneumothorax. Best way to tell is see a dr for complete physical and chest xray.

Answered 7/7/2014

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A member asked:

Hi. been having sharp chest pain on the left side for few days now. it gets worse if i cough sneez or bend down to pick up something.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Forsythe answered

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