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2 days ago i suffered from food poisoning and right after vomitting i layed down and felt pain in my left shoulder specially when i breathe in.
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Pain after vomiting: If you still have the pain after an hour or so, having fevers, vomiting blood, or it is getting worse you need to see a doctor. It is possible you injured your esophagus while vomiting and are having pain from that.
Answered 7/31/2017
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Mgt: You may have inflammation of the lining of the lung or an infection. Please monitor your temperature, if you are having trouble breathing, please go to the emergency room.
Answered 8/7/2017
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