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By karlistef | Sep 17, 2011

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Answered by Bridget A. Hewitt, RN

Pain close to where the lungs are

So I have been having pain by where my lungs are. I do not smoke, I'm a teenager and it hurts really bad and bothers me a lot. Could this be something serious? What can it be and should I go to check with the doctor?

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Bridget A. Hewitt, RN

Sep 19, 2011

To: karlistef

Hi and thanks for using the forum.

If the pain persists for more than a day or two, then you should get checked out by your doctor. It really could be any number of things including a pulled muscle or even a lung infection. Also, since you are still at the age where you are growing, it could simply be from that. Give it a day or two and if the pain still persists, see your doctor. Good luck.

Bridget

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