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Eat popcorn last night now i have pain right side of chest when i took a deep breath is it possible to cut your heart by eating something?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Heart: you can't cut your heart by eating popcorn

Dr Clay and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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