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I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (quality: feels sharp or stabbing) (worsened by: after sudden movements, after deep breaths) (better by...

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Dr. answered

See doctor: Chest pain in a 60yo male needs to be taken seriously. While there are a variety of causes please make sure you have heart and lung problems rapidly ruled out. Recommend you present to an emergency department or an accident and medical clinic or doctor urgently.

Answered 4/12/2017

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

You need to be seen: This pain pattern means something is irritating the lining of your lung It could be serious or not. Someone needs to examine you and if it is not clearly muscular, get an xray. Good luck to you!

Answered 4/12/2017

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