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Would you know if you had a pec tear?i felt a pop during exercise and there seems to be mild swelling of the lower part of the chest. something also feels "off" about the muscle?

Q: would you know if you had a pec tear?i felt a pop during exercise and there seems to be mild swelling of the lower part of the chest. something also feels "off" about the muscle?

: This can occur when supplementing steroids to enhance weight lifting. Regardless of whether this applies to you, place exercises on hold and see your physician.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

This can occur when supplementing steroids to enhance weight lifting. Regardless of whether this applies to you, place exercises on hold and see your physician.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/11/2021

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A member asked:

Would you know if you had a pec tear?i felt a pop during exercise and there seems to be mild swelling of the lower part of the chest. something also feels "off" about the muscle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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