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I've sharp stabbing pain in my right breast and it's not periods pains. any ideas?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

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Not sure: Could be muscle spasm, a thoracic disc, or less likely breast pathology. Pls have it seen by a doc.

Answered 4/8/2014

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A member asked:

I've sharp stabbing pain in my right breast and it's not periods pains. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

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