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Ive been having sharp pain below left shoulder when i breathe or cough it gets much worse and sends pain to front as well?
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In a young man: there are several potential diagnoses that could present this way including collapsed lung, walking pneumonia, pulmonary embolus and a host of orthopedic issues. You would benefit from a thorough history, physical exam and probably a chest X-ray. Go get checked out now.
Answered 12/6/2015
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