Question 1

dull/sharp pain in upper left side of chest above breast and into neck. 
hurt worse to breath in?

Accepted Answer

Lungs/Heart: Go immediately to your local ER for rvaluation of chest pain and or possible heart related issues. Do not waste time online- go now!

Question 2

sharp pain, left side of chest by breast and ribs. sometimes caused by deep breathing or occurs randomly. very painful. ?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: From your description, it may be related to musculo-skeletal pain. If it persists, please see your PCP.
Other conditions to consider include asthma and pleuritis.

Question 3

what can cause sharp pain left side of chest, no heart problems, ?

Accepted Answer

Ribs, lung: It sounds as if you have had detailed cardiac testing and all normal.  Sharp chest pain can be from rib or muscle in chest wall, an irritated surface nerve or from the lung or lining of the lung (the pleura). You can get chest pain from the esophagus, but less likely to be sharp and more likely in the center.

Question 4

what to do for sudden sharp pain left side of chest?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Chest pain, especially left sided can be the result of cardiac disease. Please see your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 5

who do i call for sharp pain left side of chest?

Accepted Answer

"Stitch"?: A sharp, stabbing pain on the inner lining of the chest that increases when you breathe in is caused by a little fold in the membrane that lines the chest cavity. A very deep breath may end it, and in any case it is transient. If this is not what you are having, a physician office visit may be in order.

Question 6

throbbing to sharp pain left side of chest arms not numb what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many possiblities: Unfortunately without much more information (such as the circumstances of the discomfort, your age, and the presence of cardiovascular risk factors) there is no way to know what the likelihood is of a cardiovascular cause of pain.  Cardiac pain, musculoskeletal pain, pleurisy, pneumonia, reflux can all cause this.  If it is persistent then an evaluation with a doctor is advised.

Question 7

sharp pain left side of chest, on and off for last 3 months last for less than a minute. hurts when i press the area when pain starts ?

Accepted Answer

Chest wall: Thew fact that you can feel a tender spot with pressure means it is not your heart or esophagus.  This is called chest wall pain.  See the attached topic tag

Question 8

sharp stabbing pain left side of chest 1-2 ribs below breast. started yesterday. noticed some small swelling today that is sensitive to touch.  hurts to breathe, raise left arm, bend, twist, cough, laugh. 36 y/o male. was driving when it hit suddenly and

Accepted Answer

Go see ur FamilyDoc: Sensitivity to touch makes me think of zoster/shingles (http://goo.gl/TaqS6s). Without that, I think of pleurisy which could due to pneumonia. Perhaps you overdid one of your upper body exercise routines (although this shouldn't usually cause pleurisy or painful breathing). Bottom line, you need to see your Family Doc for complete &amp; thorough evaluation.

Question 9

sudden sharp stabbing chest pain left side of chest. comes and goes no other symptoms. hurts when i press the area of the pain is located ?

Accepted Answer

Rib cage: A common cause of sharp,fleeting chest pains, especially brought on with a deep breath, is a pinched intercostal nerve or muscle that runs between 2 ribs. The associated tenderness points toward a cause in the rib cage and not the lung or heart. Another possibility is inflammation,injury or other pathology in a rib itself. Your physician should be able to identify the problem after examining you.

Question 10

pressure in chest. quick sharp shooting pain left side of chest. pressure in back. no vomiting/nausea. no sweating. no sharyness of breath.

Accepted Answer

Most likely: musculoskeletal. Cardiac pain is usually dull and aching like a tooth ache. Sharp pain is usually muscles and bones.

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Dull/sharp pain in upper left side of chest above breast and into neck. hurt worse to breath in?

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What can cause sharp pain left side of chest, no heart problems, ?

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What to do for sudden sharp pain left side of chest?

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Who do i call for sharp pain left side of chest?

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Throbbing to sharp pain left side of chest arms not numb what could it be?

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Sharp pain left side of chest, on and off for last 3 months last for less than a minute. hurts when i press the area when pain starts ?

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Sharp stabbing pain left side of chest 1-2 ribs below breast. started yesterday. noticed some small swelling today that is sensitive to touch. hurts to breathe, raise left arm, bend, twist, cough, laugh. 36 y/o male. was driving when it hit suddenly and

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Sudden sharp stabbing chest pain left side of chest. comes and goes no other symptoms. hurts when i press the area of the pain is located ?

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Pressure in chest. quick sharp shooting pain left side of chest. pressure in back. no vomiting/nausea. no sweating. no sharyness of breath.

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