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21yo female. sternum pain relieved by burping. comes and goes though out day had tests for heart condition and everything came back normal.

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Heart disease: Intestinal gas from air swallowing is a common cause of chest discomfort. It can be confused with cardiac related discomfort.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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A member asked:

21yo female. sternum pain relieved by burping. comes and goes though out day had tests for heart condition and everything came back normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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