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Having sharp constant chest pains around the center of the chest, worsened by walking, expanding the chest and exhaling and palpation. not sick. help,?

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Dr. Rishi Vohora answered

Musculoskeletal : You have a chest wall pain - maybe inflammation of muscles or cartilage in the area. Not worrisome. Ask your doc about taking some anti inflammatories ( like ibuprofen) to see if it helps.

Answered 2/10/2015

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A member asked:

Having sharp constant chest pains around the center of the chest, worsened by walking, expanding the chest and exhaling and palpation. not sick. help,?

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Dr. Rishi Vohora answered

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