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I had a very sharp like stabbing pain in my left chest just below my breast and couldnt take a long breath.got better after few minutes and no signs of pain now.was i having a heart attack??

Q: i had a very sharp like stabbing pain in my left chest just below my breast and couldnt take a long breath.got better after few minutes and no signs of pain now.was i having a heart attack??

: Sharp chest pain is not usually from the heart. Since it lasts from minutes, I think about several things rib, and upper back pain comes to mind. Lung and stomach problems issues are also possible. See a doctor in person

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Sharp chest pain is not usually from the heart. Since it lasts from minutes, I think about several things rib, and upper back pain comes to mind. Lung and stomach problems issues are also possible. See a doctor in person

Answered 3/3/2021

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A member asked:

I had a very sharp like stabbing pain in my left chest just below my breast and couldnt take a long breath.got better after few minutes and no signs of pain now.was i having a heart attack??

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