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How long does pain below sternum associated with chest wall pain last?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Costochondritis: If you have chest wall inflammation (costochondritis) it can take up to 4 weeks. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories can help this. It can be viral in nature and be called the tietze virus. See a physician to rule cardiac problems and get an ekg.

Answered 9/28/2016

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