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Sharp quick pain left rib cage armpit area. makes left arm feel numb. sometimes goes thru my back. heart problem?? any advice please. lasts few second

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Not heart: That's not your heart. It's nerve, muscle, joint or a combination of all 3.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 4/10/2018

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