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A ct showed i have a badly bruised sternum and left side. my pain is worse and i'm throwing up and intense burning should i go back to the er?

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Dr. Barbara Hummel answered

Chest pain & nausea: I highly recommend that you return to the emergency room if the pain has worsened.

Answered 2/29/2016

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