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For the past week i have a sharp pain in the left side of my chest when i lay flat on the ground...i also have a lump in my armpit that my dr said was not a lymph node and could be a ligament...i have a 1 year old son who is very heavy that i carry around

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Not a tendon: There are no tendons in the armpit. I think you should get a second opinion. If it is a lymph node you should have a proper diagnosis as this could be serious.

Dr Chuu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2019

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A member asked:

For the past week i have a sharp pain in the left side of my chest when i lay flat on the ground...i also have a lump in my armpit that my dr said was not a lymph node and could be a ligament...i have a 1 year old son who is very heavy that i carry around

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Dr Chuu and 2 doctors agreed

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