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Grayslake, IL
A 37-year-old female asked:

What causes an intermittent pinching sensation in the lower inside of left breast where it meets the sternum?cardiac anxiety.pcp says heart ok.

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Dr. Bennett Werner
Cardiology 46 years experience
Myofascial syndrome: You may have myofascial syndrome or costochondritis - both are forms of arthritis and are very common issues. Neither are serious.
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