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Localized, burning sensation on edge of sternum, left side randomly stings for a few seconds, goes away. comes back later repeat? just heartburn? or..
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Burning sensation: Burning pain in a 21 year old , lasting few seconds is not heart pain. Heart burn doesn't cause stinging sensation. It could be musculosketal or subcutaneous nociceptor irritation/stimulation.
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