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When i sit specially i have pain right in the middle under ribcage.when i try to pick up something from the floor i had sharp pain like spasm or cramp?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor: Your symptoms may be signs of something significantly wrong. One cannot tell without a complete history, physical and possible lab/imaging tests. Follow with your doctor as soon as you can. Things that can cause pains in chest include heartburn, pneumonia, heart attacks, or blood clots.

Answered 12/10/2013

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