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I've been having dull reoccurring chest pain on my left side. it also can travel. my chest feels tight and sometimes shortness of breath. ??

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Chest pain: Please go to ER immediately . Could be reflux but could be cardiac or PE , which requires emergent attention.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2018

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