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A week ago i threw up a lot. after that my sternum hurt when i inhaled deeply. now, i have had it on and off sternum pain since. is this normal?
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You may have: strained a rib cartilage attached to the sternum, or the sternum itself, or a muscle in between those bones. Or you may have an infection of the lungs after you inadvertently swallowed something from your stomach while you were vomiting. Or you may have a blood clot in the lungs. Or you may have acid reflux scarring your esophagus from vomiting. Bottom line is you need to see a doctor to help.
Answered 1/2/2017
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