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  1. Sharp stabbing pain in chest that comes and goes: …

    • Stabbing chest pain on the left side can have various causes, such as heart attack, heartburn, pericarditis, angina, or panic attack. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, when to seek medical help, and ho… See more

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    While chest discomfort, such as stabbing pain that comes and goes, can indicate a heart problem, it can also occur due to heart burn and muscle strain.
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    Heart attack

    A heart attack is damage to the heart muscle due to a severe shortage or complete blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. Chest discomfort is a symptom th… See more

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    Heartburn

    Heartburn is chest pain that occurs when stomach acid leaks out of the stomach and back up into the esophagus (food pipe). The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth a… See more

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  1. Left Chest Pain: 16 Causes and When to Seek Help

    Dec 6, 2023 · Left chest pain can have various causes, from benign to life threatening. Learn about the common conditions that affect the left side of …

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  2. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Pericarditis - American …

    Jun 6, 2024 · Pericarditis is a condition that causes inflammation of the sac around the heart. It can lead to chest pain, fever, palpitations and other complications. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of pericarditis …