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My sternum popped for the first time then felt kinda numb now it hurts what does this mean?
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Costochondritis: I suspect the cartilage that joins the rib to your sternum moved and is now not firmly attached.Rest and an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen should help.
Answered 9/28/2016
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