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A 23-year-old female asked:

I have had chest tightness and difficulty taking a full breath since sept. my ribs/sternum feel sore. also occasional numbness in left shoulder. help?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks
Dr. Jerome Zacksanswered
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Needs evaluation.: Your symptoms merit a careful medical evaluation, including a history, physical exam, ekg and chest x-rays. The symptoms might be due to a lung problem, heart problem or even a cervical spine problem. It needs to be determined.
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