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Why do i get sudden stinging pains on my chest? it happens mostly right at the bottom of my breast on the left and hurts more when i breathe in. the pain sometimes travels to the back of my shoulder and in worse cases, down my arm as well. it can last for

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Pain: Please have someone take you to the nearest Emergency facility as soon as possible. Hope all goes well.

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Why do i get sudden stinging pains on my chest? it happens mostly right at the bottom of my breast on the left and hurts more when i breathe in. the pain sometimes travels to the back of my shoulder and in worse cases, down my arm as well. it can last for

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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