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Frequent pvc's, increased shortness of breath with activity, mild headaches. bp normal, stress low, pain on left flank under rib cage started it all.

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Pvcs : Can be exacerbated by physical or emotional stress.

Answered 3/31/2015

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