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I have a pain in my chest on the right hand side right before my breast. between my breast bone and breast, where your cleavage would start. it only hurts when i touch it almost like a bruse would hurt if you touched it. i tend top sleep on my right side

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Costochondritis: it sounds like the joint where your rib and breastbone meet is inflamed See your fp or chiropractor examine it to make sure. Until then , ice or heat and anti inflammatories can help.

Answered 7/9/2015

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A member asked:

I have a pain in my chest on the right hand side right before my breast. between my breast bone and breast, where your cleavage would start. it only hurts when i touch it almost like a bruse would hurt if you touched it. i tend top sleep on my right side

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

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