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Over the last month or so i've been getting a sharp/tight pain in my left side of my chest everytime i breathe in and it's been getting worse?
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Costochondritis: The symptoms you describe sound like costochondritis. This is a inflammation of the cartilage in the ribs. You should try anti-inflammatory medications. If this does not relive your symptoms see your doctor.
Answered 11/16/2014
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