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Started having sharp pain immediately under my left breast. 5 hrs ago . if i'm in a certain position, it subsides, can't take deep breaths w/o sharper ?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Get to a doctor: Symptoms like this need to be evaluated soon, and not online.

Answered 10/3/2014

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A member asked:

Started having sharp pain immediately under my left breast. 5 hrs ago . if i'm in a certain position, it subsides, can't take deep breaths w/o sharper ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

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