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Got Shot By Pellet Gun. Having Chest Pain. What Is The Cause Of The Pain? Should I Go For Surgery?
Hi, i got shot by a pellet gun 3 years a go over those years little by little i started to develop chest pain . i talk to my doctor and he said that he can take the pellet out of my chest but the pain might remain. my question is their something else that could be causeing the pain and if so should i get the surgery? also i can make my chest pop every now and then ...
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Hi, you are experiencing neuralgia. Its better to seek guidance to get the same removed as this will certainly reduce irritation. Tc
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