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I am experiencing moderate chest pain or discomfort of sudden onset, on the left side, that gets worse with deep breaths, sudden movements, pressing on the chest, exercise, bending forward, and that gets better with bending forward, and with a sensation o

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I am experiencing mild chest pain or discomfort of sudden onset, on the right side, that gets worse with sudden movements, exercise, bending forward, that is unaffected by deep breaths, pressing on the chest, and that is unaffected by rest, bending forwar

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I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (worsened by: sudden movement, bending over, taking deep breaths) (side: left) (severity: moderate). ?

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What causes discomfort in center of chest on and off for days. Sometimes worse if under stress.?

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