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I felt pain on the left side of my chest it's inside and outside, it feels like there is a bruise, but no presence of edema or any bulkiness when palpating it. it just gives me uncomfortable feeling. the pain is not radiating in any parts of my body?

Q: i felt pain on the left side of my chest it's inside and outside, it feels like there is a bruise, but no presence of edema or any bulkiness when palpating it. it just gives me uncomfortable feeling. the pain is not radiating in any parts of my body?

: Take 2 tablets of ibuprofen OTC (200 mg x 2) or acetaminophen (500 mg x 2) and observe. If pain goes away you are fine. If pain persists off and on til next day or/and other symptoms such as palpitation, shortness of breath, etc. you should see a doctor.

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Take 2 tablets of ibuprofen OTC (200 mg x 2) or acetaminophen (500 mg x 2) and observe. If pain goes away you are fine. If pain persists off and on til next day or/and other symptoms such as palpitation, shortness of breath, etc. you should see a doctor.

Answered 10/20/2022

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A member asked:

I felt pain on the left side of my chest it's inside and outside, it feels like there is a bruise, but no presence of edema or any bulkiness when palpating it. it just gives me uncomfortable feeling. the pain is not radiating in any parts of my body?

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