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The last 6 mon. i've had pain in the left side of chest where the ribs meet the sternum. hurts to press, lift and stretch.almost feels like a pinch.?

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Dr. Lea Danielsen answered

Costochondritis: It is also called chest wall pain and is a common cause of chest pain and it typical of what you are describing. It does not cause problems other than pain. If there is another problem like a lump in the area it could be caused by something else.

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Answered 10/3/2013

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A member asked:

The last 6 mon. i've had pain in the left side of chest where the ribs meet the sternum. hurts to press, lift and stretch.almost feels like a pinch.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lea Danielsen answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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