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I have sharp stabbing pain that comes and goes on my left side just below rib cage for over a week now feel dizzy and short of breath and weak?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

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Not typical: Not typicalof angina. Your young for that. But plueritic chest pain can be from an infection or other serious issues. See your dr for full workup.

Answered 8/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have sharp stabbing pain that comes and goes on my left side just below rib cage for over a week now feel dizzy and short of breath and weak?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Rasak answered

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