Sharp or stabbing chest pain
Sharp or stabbing chest pain is an intense, piercing discomfort in the chest that can be alarming. While it may come from the chest wall muscles or ribs, it can also indicate cardiac, lung, or gastrointestinal emergencies that require prompt evaluation.
Conditions that commonly cause sharp or stabbing chest pain
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Common Causes of Sharp or stabbing chest pain
- Costochondritis (rib cartilage inflammation)
- Precordial catch syndrome
- Pericarditis (heart lining inflammation)
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Anxiety or panic attack
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Sharp or stabbing chest pain
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Chest pain with shortness of breath or sweating
- Pain radiating to arm, jaw, or back
- Chest pain with dizziness or fainting
- Pain lasting more than a few minutes
- Chest pain with risk factors for heart disease
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