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I have a sharp constant pain that started about an hour ago. started on my right side of my chest just above my breast and radiates down my right arm?

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Strained muscle: This is most likely a strained muscle. If you have shortness of breath or sweating and nausea with a fast heart rate then please seek medical attention. Your age would go against this being from your heart unless you have a family history of early heart problems.

Answered 8/26/2014

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I have a sharp constant pain that started about an hour ago. started on my right side of my chest just above my breast and radiates down my right arm?

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