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  • female
  • 40 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm really worried because I've been dealing with breathing issues and pain in my left chest and shoulder for the past four years. I had a chest X-ray, and it came back normal. Why am I still experiencing these symptoms? Should I be concerned, or are there other tests I should consider to get to the bottom of this?

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

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  • 4+ Yrs
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