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I have chest pain since yesterday. it gets worse when i take a deep breath.i feel the pain on left side of chest and upper left back. what should i do?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Chest pain: chest pain such as you describe is worth seeing a doctor for evaluation. It could be musculoskekeletal, but other possible causes also.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 11/8/2017

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A member asked:

I have chest pain since yesterday. it gets worse when i take a deep breath.i feel the pain on left side of chest and upper left back. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Werner agreed

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