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I have a pain in the middle of my chest. it worsens if i lean or move the wrong way. when stretching it pops. to the touch it feels bruised?

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Muscular Pain: The fact that your pain is worsened by movement and that you have a popping sensation are signs that this is a structural problem. In other words, this problem is related to muscles, bone, cartilage or other connective tissue and not a heart problem. Have you done any recent activity where you overexerted yourself?

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 6/22/2017

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A member asked:

I have a pain in the middle of my chest. it worsens if i lean or move the wrong way. when stretching it pops. to the touch it feels bruised?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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