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I have sharp pain in the middle of my chestbone. mainly when i press down on it. is sharp pain something dangerous ? what can be causing this pain?
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Costal chondritis: Sounds like costal chondritis an inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs and the sternum. Try oral anti-inflammatory if no response than need to see pcp.
Answered 1/11/2014
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