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I'm 27 and got sharp pains in the left side of my chest. it only lasted about 10 seconds but was very scary . what could this be?
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Muscle spasms: Fleeting pains that don't come back are often from muscle spasms in the intercostal muscles.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Multiple low risk po: The fact that the pain went away is good. The possibilities are most likely trapped gas in your upper abdomen or a musculoskeletal non-serious problem. Less likely would be a cardiac or pulmonary problem. See your physician.
Answered 12/30/2016
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