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What causes an ache in the right breast near the sternum? pcp says heart ok. pain is intermittent and lasts seconds. some back and neck pain.

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Pain near Sternum: Pain near Sternum with neck and back pain can be due to: muscle spasm (from heavy lifting, trauma, anxiety); GI reflux or gas can cause pain under sternum and back pain; back pain and neck pain should be evaluated for other unusual causes such as an aneurysm which is more common in older people.

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Answered 8/3/2014

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