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When sitting in certain positions sometimes chest hurts when moving it. occasionally cracks like knuckles. been going on for months. what could it be?
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Musculoskeletal: If Chest pain is associated with positions or movement, that points to musculo-skeletal pain, particularly in a 21 yo male. Try a short course of NSAIDs (ibuprofen or naproxen)
Answered 5/20/2016
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