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What causes pain in left side of my chest and back?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Many causes!: Most worrisome would be heart issues, followed by pleurisy and other lung problems. It also could be a rib issue, or a muscle issue. See your doc asap!

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Answered 5/27/2019

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