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Im feeling twisting tearing pain on my left side of my chest. it hurts everytime i take a breath. what can it be?

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Possibilities are: Lung problems, such as pneumonia, pleuritis, pneumothorax, pulmonary embolus; or chest wall problems such as costochondritis, muscle strain, mastitis, shingles. Too many to name them all, and some could be serious. See a doctor to help you figure it out.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 11/2/2016

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