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I have pain right under my sternum especially when pushed very lightly and bad pain on left back where the ribs are and pressure on my lungs?

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Nondiagnostic: These symptoms require an evaluation by a physician as they may involve the stomach or pancreas or lung, The physician would have to examine you and order appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis.

Answered 7/13/2017

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