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Sharp pain in my chest after i sneeze?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not heart: Probably a pulled muscle. Very atypical and in your age group is highly unlikely its the heart.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/11/2013

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

May be muscular: If you have pain only on sneezing, it may be due to muscle spasm or pain arising from the muscle.

Answered 12/9/2013

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