A 37-year-old female asked:
what causes sharp short stabbing pains in left side of chest? duration 5 sec. non exertional. can't reproduce them. pcp says heart ok. fear cardiac.
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
35 years experience Pain Management
Chest pains: Regardless, could be only muscle pain. However, pain in your chest with the symptoms you have described is a serious medical condition. It is always a red flag and appointment with your PCP for re-evaluation or a cardiologist is warranted. Take care.
Answered on Jul 23, 2020
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
35 years experience Pain Management
Chest pains?: Regardless, could be only muscle pain. However, pain in your chest with the symptoms you have described is a serious medical condition. It is always a ... Read More
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Dr. Stephen Brunton answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Chest pain: short stabbing pain is unlikely related to heart pain especially in a young woman. This could be more of a muscle spasm in
your chest
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