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Sharp piercing pain in the chest. had an x-ray a month and a half ago.they found nothing with the lungs or heart. had an ekg earlier this month. idea?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Pain: Sharp piercing chest pains are usually musculoskeletal in origin, often related to intercostal muscles.

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Answered 6/18/2018

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A member asked:

Sharp piercing pain in the chest. had an x-ray a month and a half ago.they found nothing with the lungs or heart. had an ekg earlier this month. idea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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