- female
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about my friend because they keep getting these painful pocks between their chest area. It's been happening quite frequently, and the last one was really big and hurt a lot. This has been going on for the past 23 weeks. Do you have any idea what might be causing this or what we should do about it?
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Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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