A member asked:

I have a sharp pain that comes and goes (about the last hour) on the left side of my chest. i'm 23 female. should i be worried?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Not usually: The most common cause in a young female is costochondritis or inflammation of the chest wall. Other causes are puncture lung, pericarditis, pleural effusion & pleuritis. It should improved with anti inflammatory agents ( if not allergic), if shrt of breath or persist seek evaluation.

Answered 11/9/2012

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