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I have really sharp pains where my left lung is when i breathe from time to time which lasts about 7 seconds and usually when im lying down? cancer?:(

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Dr. Louis Cooper answered

More info needed: Because you mentioned that lying down makes the pain come out--I wonder if you may be having gas pains pushing up on your left diaphragm. If you have any constipation issue please mention this to your doctor. you need a careful history and physical. I wonder why you are concerned about cancer--family history??? Take care and thanks for asking.

Answered 3/16/2018

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A member asked:

I have really sharp pains where my left lung is when i breathe from time to time which lasts about 7 seconds and usually when im lying down? cancer?:(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Cooper answered

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