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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?
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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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.

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What Causes Stabbing Pain In Chest?

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