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After a nights sleep, i have a nagging pain in the middle of my chest where my pigeon chest protrudes. i am worried about this.?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Need an exam: Chest pain in the middle should always be taken seriously as the heart causes pain there. Please contact your physician asap.

Answered 3/26/2013

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