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From time to time i get a sharp stabbing sensation in my chest that goes away as soon as it comes. breathing seems to worsen pain when it occurs.

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Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered

Tight muscles: The short lasting stabbing chest pain in a otherwise healthy 19 year old male are usually related to tightness of chest muscles provoked by anxiety. Try to relax.

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

From time to time i get a sharp stabbing sensation in my chest that goes away as soon as it comes. breathing seems to worsen pain when it occurs.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tamara Modilevsky answered

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