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Intermittent left side sternum pain/left breast/left upper chest pain. pain only lasts a few seconds. upper back /shoulderblade pain for 8 months.

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See details: These symptoms are nonspecific and cause have several causes. See a doctor and have it evaluated if you are concerned. It does not sound like a serious issue to me.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 3/27/2014

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