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What can cause bloating feeling behind the sternum and feels as if it's pressing outward and expanding the sternum visually, also sensitive to touch?
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Many things.: There is almost nothing that can expand your sternum without causing major symptoms in other organ systems. A sense of pressure can be caused by acid in your esophagus or perhaps a hiatal hernia or esophageal spasm. If you have actual sensitivity to the touch you have a problem in your immediate chest wall not inside your chest.
Answered 11/16/2016
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