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Chest tightness

2015-09-13 04:59:13
Whenever I cough or yawn, I feel a sharp pain in the upper left part of the chest. At other times, I feel a tightness in that same area. What is my problem? Please help.
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Hi, your clinical symptoms needs further evaluation & investigations. It could be musculoskeletal, digestive causes, heart related causes, lung related causes & others. Consult Physician....

Answered2015-09-14 06:39:23

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