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Every now and then i get a sharp stab pain in my chest about where my heart is. it only last about 30 to 60 seconds. i am not doing anything, not exercising, sometimes not moving and stab. it really feels like someone stabs me and it happens about
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Not your heart: This is not what heart pain feels like. Period. Is it worse with a deep breath or cough? If so, consider pleurisy. Otherwise, it's very likely to be muscular in nature. Try changing position or taking a deep breath (which stretches muscles) when it occurs.
Answered 2/18/2013
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CP: Difficult to pin point the cause of your stabbing chest pain. May be esophageal spasm could be one of the causes. Recommend seeing your doctor for full evaluation.
Answered 12/9/2013
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