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Hello. i feel tightness in my chest (the line of the breast). it comes and goes. for example, if i raise my arm, it comes.. whats the problem?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible chest wall : spasm; however any unexplained chest pain should be examined and an EKG performed.. Period.

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2019

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A member asked:

Hello. i feel tightness in my chest (the line of the breast). it comes and goes. for example, if i raise my arm, it comes.. whats the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

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