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What can cause a sudden sharp minor pain just under the left breast? it appears to be moving to the side, and is tender to touch.

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

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Costalchondritis: Pain to touch implicate the ribs where they join the breastbone. Inflammation at that site can explain your pain. Tzietz's syndrome.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

What can cause a sudden sharp minor pain just under the left breast? it appears to be moving to the side, and is tender to touch.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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