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What would cause my sternum to feel like its being pulled apart? went to a doctor out here and they said its an infection but i have no insurance .

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Dr. Bonnie Bock answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Hospital visit: Hospitals do not refuse to test patients with out insurance and often run tests to determine what type of infection may cause chest pain. This could be a serous problem so any chest pain needs prompt attention if the first md was not able to evaluate and treat this problem.

Answered 9/28/2016

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