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I feek chest pain on my left side and i feel the pain to my back. i have been having a cough for a week what can this be?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Cough: Get this checked out could just be the cough but lots of possibilities.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Fever?: Does the pain get worse with cough? You may have pleurisy. If you have fever or are couging up colored mucus, you may have pneumonia. If this persists, consider a doctor visit.

Answered 5/10/2013

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A member asked:

I feek chest pain on my left side and i feel the pain to my back. i have been having a cough for a week what can this be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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