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Having upper left sharp pain in my chest not often but will go away, what is this and sometimes cant sleep at night?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Sharp pains are: usually musculoskeletal in origin. This really can't be effectively evaluated over the internet. Make an appointment with a health care professional for evaluation.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Having upper left sharp pain in my chest not often but will go away, what is this and sometimes cant sleep at night?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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