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I feel pain in my upper chest close to the sternum. it's not constant but when i move, stretch or breathe deeply it can be quite severe. what can i do?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need to examine: What you described suggests costo-condritis and not heart disease. However, it would be prudent to see your doctor for an in-person evaluation.

Answered 2/7/2016

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A member asked:

I feel pain in my upper chest close to the sternum. it's not constant but when i move, stretch or breathe deeply it can be quite severe. what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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