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A member asked:

Chest pain right side, upper chest and into armpit, upper back and down arm. advil (ibuprofen) takes the edge off. has been 3 days. would this be muscle related?

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Dr. Vijay Iyer answered

Most likely: The pain you describe appears muscular.

Answered 3/22/2022

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