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  • 22/01/2025

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I've been having this sharp needle-like pain in my chest on the left side, and my legs are aching too. I'm kind of worried. Could this mean I have a pulmonary embolism?

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

Dr Chandra P

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  • MBBS
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might be ,but need some confirmatory tests to prove it

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