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Hi, i've been having a pain everything i breath in. it's kind of like a stinging pain in my lower chest. should i be concerned ? and what should i do?

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Dr. Ernest Bordini answered

Chest pain: This is chest pain of unknown etiology - could be as simple as a bruised or injured rib or a muscular injury casued by overexer tion - but it should be checked out by a doctor since pain with ever breath is not normal at all. Only examination can likely tell. Dont wait do it promptly.

Answered 3/28/2013

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A member asked:

Hi, i've been having a pain everything i breath in. it's kind of like a stinging pain in my lower chest. should i be concerned ? and what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ernest Bordini answered

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