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My collar bone hurts near my sternum hurts when laying on my left side and quiet tender to touch but doesn't hurt along bone?

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Dr. Adrian Rawlinson answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

SC joint: Might be an inflamed sterno-clavicular (SC) joint. Apply some ice and take ibuprofen. If not improving over the next few days see your PCP.

Answered 11/16/2015

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