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Sharp extreme pain under left breast/ behind left rib cage. gets way worse as i breathe in! happening more frequently?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Call 911: The tightness, pain or pressure, in your chest and shortness of breath is always a red flag and visit to the ER or Urgent Care is warranted. Do not drive, call 911.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/10/2018

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