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I have pain and cramps on my middle chest it has some pricking when i breath what might be the cause?

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Dr. Amy Tezza answered

Pleuritis: One possibility is pleuritis; it is inflammation of the lining of your chest; typically pain is worse with a deep breath or movement. The causes include infection or even a blood clot in your lungs so it's worth getting checked out.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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A member asked:

I have pain and cramps on my middle chest it has some pricking when i breath what might be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amy Tezza answered

Dr Ali agreed

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