- Female
- 37 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been experiencing some pain in my left armpit and the far left side of my chest, near the armpit, for almost an hour. It's not super sharp, but it's definitely something I've never felt before. It went away after a while, and I feel fine now. Do you think I should be worried about this?
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Electrocardiogram is advised ,kindly review with the reports..
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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