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I keep having a sharp pain above left breast. when i touch it hurts, am i having a heart attack?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unlikely : A sharp pain above the left breast that hurts when you touch it is not by itself a sign of a heart attack. Such pains usually have a local cause - infection, inflammation, or trauma to the area are common causes. Costochondritis, a benign inflammation of the cartilage joints on your ribs can also cause this symptom.

Answered 7/29/2018

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Atypical: Generally heart attacks occur with dull pain or pressure which usually doesn't change with palpation (touching). Of course only a full eval including ekg and blood work can rule out a heart attack.

Answered 8/18/2015

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