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What would cause a pain in left chest just above breast to the left of sternum? feels like someone pushing down with two fingers. doc says heart ok.

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Dr. Denise Octaviani answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

? Tender Points: Massage the area. Apply something cold/warm and/or an anti inflammatory medicines and see what happens. Also, relax.

Answered 5/18/2016

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