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What Causes Stabbing Pain In Chest?
I have periodic stabbing pain in my upper right chest. Seems muscular. No swelling, no lumps, pressing doesn t cause it to recur. It comes and goes. No other symptoms... health seems perfect otherwise. I m 64, lost 20 pounds in last 90 days to get myself in better shape. Now pretty thin. 137 lbs, 5 6 , pulse normally 52. Very good shape. Your thoughts?
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hello there
My thoughts are quite similar to yours except that the stabbing nature may be caused by a nerve getting entrapped between the ribs thereby causing the pain. However it will subside if you learn to ignore.
hope that helps
My thoughts are quite similar to yours except that the stabbing nature may be caused by a nerve getting entrapped between the ribs thereby causing the pain. However it will subside if you learn to ignore.
hope that helps
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