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I feel pain on the left side of my chest and it feels like something is pulling against it so before i go hospital i won't to get advice by an doctor?

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Dr. Marc Lewbart answered

Chest pain: this could be a serious condition such as a heart attack. You should seek medical attention for these symptoms. There are less serious causes such as a pinched nerve or pulled muscle. However, you must make sure this is not due to your heart or other life threatening cause.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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A member asked:

I feel pain on the left side of my chest and it feels like something is pulling against it so before i go hospital i won't to get advice by an doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marc Lewbart answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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