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I have a bit of chest pain in the centre of my chest. when i stretch or breathe in deeply i get a pain. as well when i get up fast. tips?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Yes: See your family physician. You may have a condition called costochondritis an inflammatory reaction. See your family physician to confirm. Easily treated.

Answered 7/14/2014

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A member asked:

I have a bit of chest pain in the centre of my chest. when i stretch or breathe in deeply i get a pain. as well when i get up fast. tips?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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