Sharp pain: Sharp, shooting chest pains are often caused by a pinched intercostal nerve or muscle that runs between 2 ribs. Deep breaths or coughing brings them on or worsens the pain which lasts only seconds. These usually resolve. Avoid rib cage straining. If you want to investigate further, consult a thoracic surgeon for an opinion or specific testing.
Answered 9/10/2020
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Pleurisy : Sometimes difficult to detect Best to go to pulmonary specialist for evaluation Sometimes detected by CT of chest with pleural fluid and thickening Chest X-rays sometimes negative Make sure you have a Tuberculin skin test done and ANA MANY TIMESIT IT IS VIRAL
Answered 6/11/2017
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