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5 weeks postpartum. chest pain that wraps around to my back. almost feels like gas bubbles and it gets sharper when taking deep breaths. also the last?

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Blood Clot?: You should see a doctor to get checked for a pulmonary embolism. You are at greater risk postpartum. http://patient.info/health/pulmonary-embolism-leaflet

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/17/2017

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A member asked:

5 weeks postpartum. chest pain that wraps around to my back. almost feels like gas bubbles and it gets sharper when taking deep breaths. also the last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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