- Male
- 26 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about some chest pain I've been having. It's there when I breathe deeply, move my neck, or even press on the area, and it all seems to start from the straight back. This has been going on for the past 2 years and I just don't know what to do about it. What could be causing this kind of pain?
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Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Rheumatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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