HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I was wondering what is causing my shooting pain under my left breast where my rib cage is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Multiple factors: chest wall strain, intercostal myalgia/neuritis, compression from underwire, breast issues, heart issues, nerve issues. I suggest a breast exam and a breast ultrasound.

Answered 2/16/2016

1.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What would cause left shoulderblade pain, pain below left breast in rib cage, pain in index and middle fingers?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What can cause muscle twitching right below my left breast, around my rib cage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Have sharp pains at rib cage and behind left breast. Have a benign tumor in same spot on rib cage. Could this b the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hello, I noticed today I have a line of spider veins (I assume to call them) on my left rib cage under my breast. Can you tell me causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What would cause intermittent pain under left breast in rib cage? Doc says heart is fine. Left shoulder blade pain also.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What causes shooting pains from ribs into left chest under breast,from shoulder blade to left chest,and left chest?PCP & cardiologist say not heart.
What causes short shooting pains from ribs up into left breast,from shoulder blade to left breast,and left breast? PCP & cardiologist say not heart.
What is the cause and how can I fix it when I have pain in the left side of the rib cage under the breast?
I have swelling under left breast on top of rib cage what could cause it?
I have been feeling sharp pain under left breast and rib cage and I'm wondering what causes it?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.