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What Causes Chest Pain On The Left Side And Shortness Of Breath?

My girlfriend is having chest pains, has throbbing pain on the left side of her chest and can t fully breathe in all of the way. She says that this occurs once every week, lasting for an hour maximum. These feelings have been going on for roughly three years.Is she in immediate danger
Tue, 29 May 2018
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As the issue is not on regular daily basis, this does not narrate danger to her. As per my clinical experience, this is part of attention seeking behavior, a sub category of behavior disorders.

She requires counselling with expert psychiatrist doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Pulmonologist,  Dr. Dr. Jolanda's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

According to the history you provide I think she should be examined by her doctor for her safety.

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What Causes Chest Pain On The Left Side And Shortness Of Breath?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As the issue is not on regular daily basis, this does not narrate danger to her. As per my clinical experience, this is part of attention seeking behavior, a sub category of behavior disorders. She requires counselling with expert psychiatrist doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.