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Had stabbing pain in various places of my chest for a week, recently more concentrated to my heart when i breathe, more severe now. reason to worry?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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See a doctor: for a physical examination and necessary work up. It maybe something simple like an out of place rib, causing pain or it could be a lung, heart, stomach, gallbladder or intestinal problem that refers pain to the chest.

Answered 9/12/2014

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A member asked:

Had stabbing pain in various places of my chest for a week, recently more concentrated to my heart when i breathe, more severe now. reason to worry?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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