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What to do if i have pains in upper left chest, 18 year old female. what could it be?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See a doctor.: There are many possible causes for this, such as a lung problem (pneumonia or something more serious), rib contusion, muscle injury or strain, gastroesophageal reflux, among others. It would unlikely for an 18 year old female to have a heart problem causing this, but that and the other possibilities I mentioned can be determined by a visit to your doctor or an ER.

Answered 11/17/2014

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