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For the last 2 nights everytime i lay on my left side i feel a chest pain on the left side?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Positional: Most likely positional. Try a different position and see if the issue resolves

Answered 9/14/2016

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Positional pain: Likely a musculoskeletal or transient serosal inflammatory etiology ; both usually self limiting,if persistent or recurrent seek a physical examination

Answered 9/15/2016

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A member asked:

For the last 2 nights everytime i lay on my left side i feel a chest pain on the left side?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Karen Butler answered

Dr. Harinder Gill answered

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