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Why would dr order bone scan if my sternum is inflamed? heart test are all good no heartburn or nothing no trouble eating or swallowing

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

How inflamed R U...: The scan should show to a degree, the extent of the inflammation and uncover any other surrounding areas of increased metabolic activity. And then again, you can always ask him.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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