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Should i worry about twitching/spasming to the left of my sternum that comes on sporadically? i'm a fit 29 year old female. one trigger is sneezing.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doc: This is an unusual problem which requires a direct exam by a doctor. The sneezing suggests that you may have an allergy issue . Try nasal steroid for a week, if this eliminates the sneezing perhaps the twitching would go away as well.

Dr Cremers and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Should i worry about twitching/spasming to the left of my sternum that comes on sporadically? i'm a fit 29 year old female. one trigger is sneezing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Cremers and 5 doctors agreed

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