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A member asked:

Got pain in my nipple when i took a deep breath n exhaled.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Gabriel Goren answered

Short and: And sharp like stabbing pain in the chest even preventing to take a deep breath in absence of any other complaint has no medical significance!

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/25/2013

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28 year old male-started as severe back pain from right shoulder blade down to middle of back. 30 minutes later severe pain on right side of chest. Shortness of breath, feeling that im not getting enough oxygen. Deep pain in right lung when inhale/exhale

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Why do I have a sensation in my left chest area, more internally feeling but when I rub my nipple area I feel the sensation but goes away unless I take a deep breaths. What can it possibly be?

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