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Intermittent sharp chest pain on left for 3 days. feel fine then suddenly hurts severely when breathing or moving. then feel fine again. muscular?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Pinching: Sharp, shooting chest pains brought on by a deep breath, cough, or certain motions are often due to pinched intercostal nerve or muscle which runs between 2 ribs. This is more of a nuisance rather than anything serious and tends to resolve without any treatment. If symptoms persist, have your physician examine your chest carefully.

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Intermittent sharp chest pain on left for 3 days. feel fine then suddenly hurts severely when breathing or moving. then feel fine again. muscular?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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