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A 39-year-old female asked:
i get sharp stabbing pains in my chest. more commonly on the left side. i have had this for almost 1 year now. i have seen 4 drs who all tell me its gerd. i do suffer with hearburn. however these pains are when i move in certain positions. wat is it?
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
Pathology 44 years experience
Common and trivial : These are from little folds in the pleura. Take a very deep breath, then force a little more aid into your lungs if you can, and you should get relief
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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 44 years experience
Provided original answer
Thanks for your kind words. Transient, stabbing chest pain in an otherwise-healthy person is almost always trivial pain originating in the pleura. GERD doesn't do this. I hope you are able to stop smoking, though for other reasons. Read up on "Texidor's twinge".
Sep 28, 2017
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Musculoskletal: Your pain suggests a musculoskeletal origin, specifically chest wall and its structures. Physical therapy is usually a good starting point. Keep a log of your symptoms, what makes them better or worse.
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