- male
- 45 Years
- 07/02/2025
I've been experiencing a lot of stiffness in my chest lately, and sometimes there's this pain that pops up on the left side, right side, or even in the center of my chest. I've had a chest CT, blood tests, and even an abdominal CT and ultrasound, and everything seems to come back normal. It's just really confusing and a bit worrying. What could be causing this if all the tests are normal?
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take a tablet zerodol
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Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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