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Pain in left chest

2017-05-11 13:26:45
My wife is having pain and swelling in left chest. There is a spot in the x-ray attached where it pains the most. She wants to vomit but no vomiting. Kindly advise to which specialist doctor we should consult? General physician has said her x-ray is normal.
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X ray looks normal, she has some swelling and pain on chest . Is she lactating or breast feeding ? She should actually be seen by a surgeon 1st to r/ o any breast lump or abscess.
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USG or mammograms after consultation with surgeon.

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