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Pleurisy as a Cause for Stabbing Chest Pain: Pleurisy is also another cause which can lead to stabbing chest pain. In pleurisy, there is swelling in the lining (pleura) surrounding the chest. Viral infections are the cause in most cases for this condition and with treatment this pain can be alleviated.
Because of this, costochondritis is sometimes referred to as chest wall pain or costosternal syndrome. Costochondritis can cause a sharp, stabbing pain that might make you think it's a heart attack or other heart condition, but that's rarely the case. Usually, it's harmless and goes away on its own after 2 or 3 days.