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Whenever a lay down and turn sideways to my right side, after some minutes, a feel a sharp pain in my left side of chest near the armpit. whats this?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Pinch: Positional changes causing this armpit pain are likely due to pinching a nerve, muscle or joint. If this is the only position that creates this pain, it is likely not harmful. If this persists and is present in a more regular position see your doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 10/8/2014

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A member asked:

Whenever a lay down and turn sideways to my right side, after some minutes, a feel a sharp pain in my left side of chest near the armpit. whats this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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