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Sharp pain left side of chest, on and off for last 3 months last for less than a minute. hurts when i press the area when pain starts ?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Chest wall: Thew fact that you can feel a tender spot with pressure means it is not your heart or esophagus. This is called chest wall pain. See the attached topic tag

Answered 1/5/2017

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A member asked:

Sharp pain left side of chest, on and off for last 3 months last for less than a minute. hurts when i press the area when pain starts ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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