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I have been having sharp stabbing pain in the middle of my chest and then the pain spreads to the left side of my chest . what could it b?
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Many things: If associated with short of breath, cough blood or fever, chills or any other symptoms then you need to see a doctor.
Answered 2/14/2013
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Many things, but: Esophageal spasm is a possibility, but could be of cardiac, gastric, pancreatic, pulmonary or musculoskeletal origin , between others. Tell me more about the circumstances when the pain presents and wether you have any other symptoms or medical problems.
Answered 3/26/2013
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