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Sharp pain when breathing in
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I felt a sharp pain on my left chest. The pain is on the 3rd or 4th rib counting from the collar bone. I only feel this when I take a deep breath. I don't smoke and I don't have any asthma
Should I be worried about this pain?
I felt a sharp pain on my left chest. The pain is on the 3rd or 4th rib counting from the collar bone. I only feel this when I take a deep breath. I don't smoke and I don't have any asthma
Should I be worried about this pain?
For some insight: Uncomfortable but rarely dangerous causes for chest pain include acid reflux in the esophagus, peptic ulcer, inflammation of rib cartilage (costochondritis) or of the membranes covering the lungs (pleuritis), strained chest muscles, and a gallbladder disorder.
The most likely condition based on your symptoms would be costochondritis and with time the condition should subside
The most likely condition based on your symptoms would be costochondritis and with time the condition should subside
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