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Ive had sharp, stabbing pain that occurs on the right side of my upper rib cage/sternum since i was about 10. it lasts about 5 seconds at a time, occurring once or twice daily, but the pain can be so severe it causes me to gasp and fall. im 19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cause for symptoms: I think this will need assessment to try to determine the cause.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/13/2020

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A member asked:

Ive had sharp, stabbing pain that occurs on the right side of my upper rib cage/sternum since i was about 10. it lasts about 5 seconds at a time, occurring once or twice daily, but the pain can be so severe it causes me to gasp and fall. im 19?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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