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So my chest breast bone is goin four days of hurting idk what is causing it. when i move certain ways its worse then other ways no other symptoms ?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

You have: costochondritis,an inflammation of the joints of the breastbone(where it connects to the ribs). I would take advil or aleve (naproxen) for the pain. This should get better in a week or two. If it doesn't, see your Dr

Answered 5/20/2016

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A member asked:

So my chest breast bone is goin four days of hurting idk what is causing it. when i move certain ways its worse then other ways no other symptoms ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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