A 34-year-old female asked:
i've been getting an intermittent throbbing type pain in my left rib cage, below the breast but towards center of whole ribcage. no pain if touched?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Albert Pizzo answered
59 years experience Family Medicine
Throbbing chest pain: There are many possibilities. You should report this to your doctor and be seen for a physical examination and tests to determine the cause. Because this is recurring and throbbing, you definitely need a check up and evaluation.
Answered on Nov 27, 2017
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Related questions:
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bennett Werner answered
43 years experience Cardiology
Exertional?: Chest discomfort that is brought on by exertion, relieved by rest is worrisome. Discomfort going on for days is unlikely to be cardiac. If your chest ... Read More
A female asked:
Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered
35 years experience Pediatrics
See a Gyne doc: If you are towards the middle or latter half of your period, this would be considered a 'normal' time for this to occur due to higher estrogen levels ... Read More
1
1 thank
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kevin Olson answered
33 years experience Family Medicine
Musculoskeletal pain: Your symptoms are consistent with musculoskeletal pain. This could be caused from a pulled muscle, strenuous exercise, injury, or any trauma. I sugges ... Read More
A female asked:
Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered
50 years experience General Practice
Can not tell: You need at least an ekg to see if heart is ok. If rate is fast also need your thyroid gland checked to rule out overactive thyroid gland.
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
People also searched for:
Connect by text or video with a U.S. board-certified doctor now — wait time is less than 1 minute!
Unlimited visits
$10/month