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I have pain when i press a small area on the left side of chest could it be a muscle soreness or a tumor or something of that sort?

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Dr. Yazid Almalky answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Muscle pain : Most Likely its a muscular pain, take pain medication and follow your PCP if your symptoms persist or if its get wors.

Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

I have pain when i press a small area on the left side of chest could it be a muscle soreness or a tumor or something of that sort?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yazid Almalky answered

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