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I have a sharp pain that goes thru my left breast into my back when i breath in. what could this be? earlier to day i was stung by a couple wasps

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Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

See your Doctor: This could be a number of things. See your doctor for an evaluation.

Answered 5/29/2013

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