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I had a very sharp pain under my left breast, but when i took a deep breath it immidately went away but i felt it go away. im wondering what it means?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Muscle Spasm: It was most likely a muscle spasm in the chest wall or in between a rib there. Very common.

Answered 10/2/2013

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A member asked:

I had a very sharp pain under my left breast, but when i took a deep breath it immidately went away but i felt it go away. im wondering what it means?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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