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What causes sharp pinching pains in the left breast? non exertional, lasted only a few seconds.

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Hormonal: The breast is an organ which has nerve endings and is sensitive to hormnal ,foods medication changes or even psychological stimulus.This could have been triggered by anyone of these.

Answered 2/19/2019

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