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I have a shooting pain that starts in the left side of my ribs and shoots up threw my left breast and up to my chest, and then down my back. ?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

As above: It is better to see a cardiologist to make sure nothing serious is going on, good luck.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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A member asked:

I have a shooting pain that starts in the left side of my ribs and shoots up threw my left breast and up to my chest, and then down my back. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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