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Some times i get a sharp pain underneath my right breast.. specially when i take a deep breath. unbearable sometimes and i try to breath slowly.?

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Dr. Nassir Azimi answered

Specializes in Interventional Cardiology

? Pleurisy: This can be pleurisy and warrants further check by your doctor.

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Answered 1/23/2012

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"Stitch": If the pain occurs only when breathing in, or is much worse when breathing in, it is almost always due to a fold in the pleura (knife-like pain) and is a non-problem. A very deep inhalation will generally smooth out the fold (though it hurts).

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Answered 1/22/2012

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A member asked:

Some times i get a sharp pain underneath my right breast.. specially when i take a deep breath. unbearable sometimes and i try to breath slowly.?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nassir Azimi answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 3 doctors agreed

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