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Hi, dr. i've been having a sharp stabbing pain on my left side, under my breast but on more on the side, down toward my back. it hurt all the time. ?

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Dr. Steven Heathanswered

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Flank pain: The most common cause of flank pain in the young patient is muscle strain, but kidney stones, irritable bowel syndrome, lung disorders are other considerations. Try stretching and anti-inflammatory medication and expect improvement in 2-3 days.

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Both breasts burn and hurt/get sharp stabbing pain on the outer sides near the arms. Armpit pain as well, mainly the left side. Arm joints and elbows hurting, lymph nodes in groin hurting, painless lump on side of neck, painful lump on front of neck.

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Hi why does my side under my breast hurt then the pain goes and comes back again and it feels like a stabbing pain and I don't know what to do?

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So I've got this sharp stabbing pains in my left side under my breast,can feel it when I breathe. What can it be?

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What causes a sharp stabbing pain between breasts closer to left side?Intermittent.Only lasts seconds.PCP says heart ok. Should I seek cardiologist?

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